MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
some corrosion to frame
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)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
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)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is J916 GTP safe to buy?
The MOT history for J916 GTP shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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