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F687 VAD

1989 Vespa (douglas) T5

Multi-colour Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

24,705 mi
Last recorded24,705 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) T515,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF687 VAD
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 24,705 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 24,198 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 23,795 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 23,439 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 22,522 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 20,688 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 20,682 miles

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2017 19,656 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 May 2015 19,469 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 19,144 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 19,144 miles

Inner Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 18,616 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 18,195 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,991 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 17,134 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 16,152 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 15,081 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 15,081 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,865 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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F687 VAD is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Multi-colour with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F687 VAD, 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.

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What year was F687 VAD registered?

F687 VAD is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 9 May 1989.

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