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B489 XBU

1984 Vespa T5

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,091 mi
Last recorded35,091 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB489 XBU
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2024 35,091 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 34,740 miles

Rear brake pedal rubber slight wear

Pass 22 Apr 2022 34,540 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 34,350 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 34,027 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 32,883 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 31,697 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 28,863 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 26,503 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 26,496 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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B489 XBU is a 1984 Vespa T5 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B489 XBU, 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 42 years old, this Vespa T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B489 XBU registered?

B489 XBU is a 1984 Vespa T5, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B489 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B489 XBU shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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