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22,626 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))
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)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
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.
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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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What year was J143 HAM registered?
J143 HAM is a 1991 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 15 August 1991.
Is J143 HAM safe to buy?
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