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J269 LKA

1991 Vespa (douglas) T5

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,181 mi
Last recorded29,181 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 1991 Vespa (douglas) T516,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ269 LKA
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2014 29,181 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 29,181 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 28,446 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 26,658 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 26,658 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 25,883 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 25,883 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2009 24,938 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 24,349 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2007 22,676 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 22,676 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) T5?

Based on 3,561 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
367
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 25
Direction indicator not working 22
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 19
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J269 LKA is a 1991 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1991 Vespa (douglas) T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 16,782 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) T5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J269 LKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) T5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 35 years old, this Vespa (douglas) T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J269 LKA registered?

J269 LKA is a 1991 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 5 December 1991.

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