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B856 GWJ

1999 Vespa T5

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,035 mi
Last recorded38,035 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Vespa T510,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB856 GWJ
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 38,035 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 38,035 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 37,635 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 37,635 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 37,534 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 36,109 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 36,109 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 35,364 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 35,342 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 35,226 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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B856 GWJ is a 1999 Vespa T5 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Vespa T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 10,247 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 B856 GWJ, 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 27 years old, this Vespa T5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B856 GWJ registered?

B856 GWJ is a 1999 Vespa T5, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is B856 GWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B856 GWJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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