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E225 YHH

1987 Vespa (douglas) T5

Purple Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

11,814 mi
Last recorded11,814 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) T516,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE225 YHH
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 11,814 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 11,689 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 11,475 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 11,122 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 10,695 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 10,320 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 9,522 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 8,341 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 8,341 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2016 8,266 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 8,176 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 8,122 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 8,066 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 8,037 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 7,940 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 7,940 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 7,877 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 7,872 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 7,787 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 12,035 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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E225 YHH is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Purple with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E225 YHH, 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 E225 YHH registered?

E225 YHH is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 16 November 1987.

Is E225 YHH safe to buy?

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