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J508 DFU

1991 Vespa T5

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

14,444 mi
Last recorded14,444 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Vespa T514,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ508 DFU
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 14,444 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 13,889 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 13,874 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 13,081 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 12,279 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 12,279 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 11,419 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 10,175 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 7,189 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 7,178 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 7,104 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 7,104 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 15 Mar 2008

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2008

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)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 7,086 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 7,086 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 7,086 miles

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.

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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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?

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