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B51 YWS

1985 Vespa T5

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,460 mi
Last recorded56,460 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Vespa T513,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB51 YWS
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 56,460 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective worn ()

Pass 19 Mar 2024 55,095 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 55,093 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 71,636 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 16,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 15,670 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 14,273 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

back light insecure

Pass 7 May 2010 13,572 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 13,566 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 24,131 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 24,131 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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B51 YWS is a 1985 Vespa T5 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B51 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 B51 YWS registered?

B51 YWS is a 1985 Vespa T5, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B51 YWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B51 YWS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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