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F244 YEW

1989 Vespa T5

Orange Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,650 mi
Last recorded15,650 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Vespa T515,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF244 YEW
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 15,650 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 15,621 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 15,621 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 15,610 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 15,505 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 15,134 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 15,050 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 14,886 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 14,886 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 May 2015 14,706 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 14,622 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 14,621 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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
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F244 YEW is a 1989 Vespa T5 in Orange with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F244 YEW, 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.

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What year was F244 YEW registered?

F244 YEW is a 1989 Vespa T5, first registered on 16 January 1989.

Is F244 YEW safe to buy?

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