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B891 RLP

1985 Vespa T5

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,453 mi
Last recorded44,453 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Vespa T513,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB891 RLP
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 44,453 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 44,147 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 43,164 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 43,164 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 41,085 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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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B891 RLP is a 1985 Vespa T5 in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 B891 RLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B891 RLP registered?

B891 RLP is a 1985 Vespa T5, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B891 RLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B891 RLP shows 5 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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