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B391 RRT

1985 Vespa (douglas) T5

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

22,772 mi
Last recorded22,772 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) T527,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB391 RRT
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 22,772 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 22,659 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 22,634 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 22,613 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 22,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 22,605 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion on lower body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 22,605 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre fitted wrong way around (5.2.3 (i))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion on lower body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 22,583 miles

Front Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 21,919 miles

front wheel bearing feel slightly rough when rotated

Fail 28 Jul 2018 21,919 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 21,811 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 21,807 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 21,700 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 21,700 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 21,575 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 21,300 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 21,068 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 20,829 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 20,448 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 20,382 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 20,211 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 20,211 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 19,923 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 19,328 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,202 miles

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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B391 RRT is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1985 Vespa (douglas) T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 27,621 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 B391 RRT, 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 41 years old, this Vespa (douglas) T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B391 RRT is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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