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J291 YWY

1991 Vespa (douglas) T5

Beige Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,977 mi
Last recorded6,977 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1991 Vespa (douglas) T516,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ291 YWY
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 6,977 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 6,792 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 6,786 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 6,434 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 5,864 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 5,653 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 5,110 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 4,570 miles

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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J291 YWY is a 1991 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Beige with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J291 YWY, 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 J291 YWY registered?

J291 YWY is a 1991 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 5 August 1991.

Is J291 YWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J291 YWY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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