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J916 GTP

1991 Vespa (douglas) T5

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

31,926 mi
Last recorded31,926 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1991 Vespa (douglas) T516,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ916 GTP
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2014 31,926 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 31,926 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 30,958 miles

some corrosion to frame

Fail 3 May 2013 30,943 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 28,571 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 28,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 23,536 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 23,530 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 17,961 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 17,961 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 14,735 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 14,735 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2008 14,739 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 14,739 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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J916 GTP is a 1991 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J916 GTP, 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 J916 GTP registered?

J916 GTP is a 1991 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 6 August 1991.

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