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F415 VJX

1989 Vespa (douglas) T5

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,455 mi
Last recorded23,455 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) T515,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF415 VJX
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 23,455 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 23,305 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 22,931 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 22,931 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 22,684 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 22,637 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 21,872 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 21,658 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 21,019 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 21,019 miles

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 19,483 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 18,627 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 16,387 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 15,967 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 15,967 miles

Front Front wheel has a missing wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2010 13,798 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 13,403 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 12,127 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 12,127 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 6,430 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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F415 VJX is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 15,256 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 F415 VJX, 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 37 years old, this Vespa (douglas) T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F415 VJX registered?

F415 VJX is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 12 January 1989.

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