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L589 TBK

1994 Vespa (douglas) T5

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,613 mi
Last recorded4,613 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL589 TBK
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 4,613 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 4,135 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 4,110 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 4,110 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 4,109 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 3,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 May 2014 3,514 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 22 May 2013 3,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2013 3,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 3,385 miles

slight play in steering head stock

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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L589 TBK is a 1994 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%.

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 L589 TBK, 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 32 years old, this Vespa (douglas) T5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L589 TBK registered?

L589 TBK is a 1994 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 18 February 1994.

Is L589 TBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L589 TBK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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