MOT Status
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14,444 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Vespa T5?
Based on 1,136 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J508 DFU is a 1991 Vespa T5 in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 J508 DFU, 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 J508 DFU registered?
J508 DFU is a 1991 Vespa T5, first registered on 28 November 1991.
Is J508 DFU safe to buy?
The MOT history for J508 DFU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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