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B28 GAK

1985 Vespa T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

7,643 mi
Last recorded7,643 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Vespa T513,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB28 GAK
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 7,643 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 7,552 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 7,336 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 6,255 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 2,901 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 1,815 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 673 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 518 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 37 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 31 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2009 1,228 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 1,143 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 136 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa T5?

Based on 1,136 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Direction indicators not working 8
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
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B28 GAK is a 1985 Vespa T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1985 Vespa T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 13,805 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa T5 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B28 GAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa T5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Vespa T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B28 GAK registered?

B28 GAK is a 1985 Vespa T5, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B28 GAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B28 GAK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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