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B31 YWS

1985 Vespa T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,258 mi
Last recorded44,258 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Vespa T513,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB31 YWS
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 44,258 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 44,258 miles

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Jul 2025 44,252 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 37,735 miles

Seat secure But does not lock

Pass 23 Jan 2023 37,632 miles

headlamp image taped to give a flat beam

seat doesn't lock, but is secure

slight corrosion to rear non structural panel

Pass 25 Jul 2022 37,441 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

seat does not latch but is secure.

Fail 25 Jul 2022 37,441 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

seat does not latch but is secure.

Pass 29 Jul 2021 36,753 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 36,234 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 35,484 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 34,767 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 34,015 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 33,042 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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B31 YWS is a 1985 Vespa T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B31 YWS, 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 B31 YWS registered?

B31 YWS is a 1985 Vespa T5, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B31 YWS safe to buy?

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