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J305 LJF

1991 Vespa T5

Orange Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

37,757 mi
Last recorded37,757 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Vespa T514,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ305 LJF
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 37,757 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 37,756 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 37,754 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 37,754 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 37,754 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 37,693 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 33,036 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 32,735 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 13,035 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 278 miles

front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 24 Apr 2012 1,275 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 16 Aug 2010 1,268 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2009 833 miles

front wheel bearing starting to get noisey

horn is very squeaky

Pass 21 Feb 2008 503 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 495 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa T5?

Based on 1,136 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Direction indicators not working 8
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
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J305 LJF is a 1991 Vespa T5 in Orange with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1991 Vespa T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 14,301 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa T5 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J305 LJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was J305 LJF registered?

J305 LJF is a 1991 Vespa T5, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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