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G594 LHA

1989 Vespa (douglas) T5

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

26,564 mi
Last recorded26,564 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) T515,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG594 LHA
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 26,564 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 25,547 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 23,945 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 21,749 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 19,180 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 18,970 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 18,871 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 18,624 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 18,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 17,751 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 17,119 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 15,590 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 14,416 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 14,416 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 12,031 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 11,960 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 21 May 2011 9,465 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 9,465 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 7,337 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 5,891 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Fail 6 Aug 2007 5,177 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 5,177 miles

Oil leak

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 4,613 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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G594 LHA is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G594 LHA, 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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G594 LHA is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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