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D221 HYF

1987 Vespa (douglas) T5

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,543 mi
Last recorded41,543 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) T516,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD221 HYF
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 41,543 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 41,440 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2023 41,279 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 41,272 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 41,258 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 40,428 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 39,724 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 39,300 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 38,387 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 35,343 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) T5?

Based on 3,561 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
367
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 25
Direction indicator not working 22
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 19
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D221 HYF is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1987 Vespa (douglas) T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 16,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) T5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D221 HYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) T5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Vespa (douglas) T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D221 HYF registered?

D221 HYF is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 31 March 1987.

Is D221 HYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D221 HYF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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