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J846 NBM

1991 Vespa (douglas) T5

Green Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

39,921 mi
Last recorded39,921 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Vespa (douglas) T516,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ846 NBM
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 39,921 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 39,920 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 39,920 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 39,920 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 39,920 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 38,670 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 35,819 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 35,819 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 32,534 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 32,534 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 30,842 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 30,842 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 28,545 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 25,689 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 22,899 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 19,903 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 16,927 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 14,015 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 11,152 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 8,101 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 6,754 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 6,754 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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J846 NBM is a 1991 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Green with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J846 NBM, 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 J846 NBM registered?

J846 NBM is a 1991 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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