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S491 MRS

1999 Vespa T5

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,219 mi
Last recorded7,219 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Vespa T510,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 MRS
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 7,219 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 7,219 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 7,086 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 7,008 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 6,877 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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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S491 MRS is a 1999 Vespa T5 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Vespa T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 10,247 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 S491 MRS, 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 27 years old, this Vespa T5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S491 MRS registered?

S491 MRS is a 1999 Vespa T5, first registered on 4 April 1999.

Is S491 MRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S491 MRS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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