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V551 EAU

1999 Vespa T5

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,045 mi
Last recorded5,045 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Vespa T510,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV551 EAU
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 5,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 5,045 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 5,045 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 5,045 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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V551 EAU is a 1999 Vespa T5 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V551 EAU, 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 V551 EAU registered?

V551 EAU is a 1999 Vespa T5, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is V551 EAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V551 EAU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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