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D37 BUY

1987 Vespa (douglas) T5

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,222 mi
Last recorded25,222 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) T516,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD37 BUY
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 25,222 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 25,220 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 23,725 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 21,721 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,796 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 20,796 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 20,455 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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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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