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G526 ATL

1989 Vespa T5

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,702 mi
Last recorded43,702 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Vespa T515,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG526 ATL
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 43,702 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 43,702 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 43,891 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 43,811 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 43,809 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 43,809 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2020 43,573 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 43,573 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 43,190 miles

Horn not working properly intermittent (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 42,704 miles

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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G526 ATL is a 1989 Vespa T5 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G526 ATL, 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 G526 ATL registered?

G526 ATL is a 1989 Vespa T5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G526 ATL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G526 ATL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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