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C74 MGK

1986 Vespa T5

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,191 mi
Last recorded9,191 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Vespa T516,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC74 MGK
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 9,191 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 9,191 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 9,021 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 8,886 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 8,630 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

slight oil leak on rear hub

Pass 11 Mar 2014 7,939 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2014 7,939 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 7,505 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 7,505 miles

speedometor not working

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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C74 MGK is a 1986 Vespa T5 in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Vespa T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 16,174 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 C74 MGK, 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 40 years old, this Vespa T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C74 MGK registered?

C74 MGK is a 1986 Vespa T5, first registered on 4 July 1986.

Is C74 MGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C74 MGK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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