CarVerify

Free Car Check

D852 JHY

1989 Vespa T5

Silver Petrol 125cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,470 mi
Last recorded16,470 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Vespa T515,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vespa
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD852 JHY
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 16,470 miles

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
Full Vespa T5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D852 JHY is a 1989 Vespa T5 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Vespa T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 15,481 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D852 JHY, 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 37 years old, this Vespa T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D852 JHY?

You can check the full history of D852 JHY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D852 JHY registered?

D852 JHY is a 1989 Vespa T5, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is D852 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D852 JHY shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D852 JHY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D852 JHY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.