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J650 DBE

1991 Vespa (douglas) T5

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,764 mi
Last recorded33,764 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Vespa (douglas) T516,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ650 DBE
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 33,764 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 33,656 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 33,656 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.omm legal limit, recommend replacment (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre perished

headlight mask fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2017 33,656 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.omm legal limit, recommend replacment (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre perished

rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Aug 2016 32,979 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on limmit 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2016 32,979 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working both (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dims excesively when indicators switched on (1.1.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on limmit 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2015 31,980 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 29,370 miles

indicator tell tale lamp not working but audible buzzer working

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 30 Aug 2012 29,323 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 28,433 miles

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

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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J650 DBE is a 1991 Vespa (douglas) T5 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 J650 DBE, 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 J650 DBE registered?

J650 DBE is a 1991 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 23 September 1991.

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