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J143 HAM

1991 Vespa (douglas) T5

Purple Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,626 mi
Last recorded22,626 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Vespa (douglas) T516,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ143 HAM
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 22,626 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 22,173 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 22,172 miles

Rear Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 21,675 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 20,824 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 20,756 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 6,571 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 6,046 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 6,036 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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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J143 HAM is a 1991 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Purple with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Vespa (douglas) T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 16,782 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 J143 HAM, 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 35 years old, this Vespa (douglas) T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J143 HAM is a 1991 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 15 August 1991.

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