MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator not working Both NS and OS (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) T5?
Based on 3,561 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D37 BUY is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 D37 BUY, 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.
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What year was D37 BUY registered?
D37 BUY is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 15 April 1987.
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