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F685 BUE

1989 Vespa T5

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,503 mi
Last recorded18,503 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Vespa T515,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF685 BUE
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 18,503 miles

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

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 18,503 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 18,503 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 17,981 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 10,916 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 10,895 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 10,736 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 10,654 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 10,051 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 9,549 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 9,209 miles

Oil leak

centre stand damaged

Pass 24 May 2012 7,650 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 6,949 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 6,332 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 24 May 2010 6,332 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2008 5,538 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 4,883 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 4,883 miles

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

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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F685 BUE is a 1989 Vespa T5 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F685 BUE, 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 F685 BUE registered?

F685 BUE is a 1989 Vespa T5, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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