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B479 MAO

1985 Vespa T5

Orange Petrol 172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,726 mi
Last recorded12,726 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Vespa T513,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB479 MAO
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine172cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 12,726 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 12,705 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 12,121 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 11,933 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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B479 MAO is a 1985 Vespa T5 in Orange with a 172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B479 MAO, 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 B479 MAO registered?

B479 MAO is a 1985 Vespa T5, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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