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F963 PYM

1989 Vespa T5

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,980 mi
Last recorded28,980 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Vespa T515,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF963 PYM
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 28,980 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 28,980 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 28,850 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 28,697 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 28,307 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 28,307 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Hole in rear lamp (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 27,861 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 27,238 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 27,238 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 26,227 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 26,227 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering Front mudguard (2.1.2e)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 25,335 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 May 2008 25,319 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front mud gaurd just touching frame on left lock

Fail 17 May 2008 25,319 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel has a missing wheel bolt(s) (4.2.3a)

front mud gaurd just touching frame on left lock

Pass 24 Jun 2006 25,212 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 25,206 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

front tyre presure low

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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F963 PYM is a 1989 Vespa T5 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F963 PYM, 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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F963 PYM is a 1989 Vespa T5, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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