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D117 DGV

1987 Vespa T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,806 mi
Last recorded4,806 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 1987 Vespa T518,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD117 DGV
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 4,806 miles

DAYTIME USE(LIGHTS COVERED AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 18 Apr 2019 4,717 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2018 3,913 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 1,383 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 1,383 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 14,434 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 14,422 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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D117 DGV is a 1987 Vespa T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Vespa T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 18,695 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 D117 DGV, 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 39 years old, this Vespa T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D117 DGV registered?

D117 DGV is a 1987 Vespa T5, first registered on 15 May 1987.

Is D117 DGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D117 DGV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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