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J485 USX

1992 Vespa (douglas) T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,701 mi
Last recorded8,701 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Vespa (douglas) T513,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ485 USX
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 8,701 miles

front head lamp aim has a temp repair

Fail 22 May 2009 8,701 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front head lamp aim has a temp repair

Fail 14 May 2009 8,701 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2007 8,711 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 8,701 miles

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

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 8,701 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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J485 USX is a 1992 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Vespa (douglas) T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 13,302 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 J485 USX, 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 34 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 J485 USX registered?

J485 USX is a 1992 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 14 January 1992.

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