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J241 YSC

1991 Vespa T5

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,301 mi
Last recorded14,301 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Vespa T514,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ241 YSC
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 14,301 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 14,301 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 14,301 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front all aux lights fitted do not operate

Rear tyre pressure low

Pass 29 Apr 2019 14,301 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 14,301 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 14,301 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 14,301 miles

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 14,301 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 13,704 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 May 2014 13,704 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 13,704 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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J241 YSC is a 1991 Vespa T5 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1991 Vespa T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 14,301 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 J241 YSC, 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 35 years old, this Vespa T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J241 YSC registered?

J241 YSC is a 1991 Vespa T5, first registered on 14 August 1991.

Is J241 YSC safe to buy?

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