1985 Vespa (douglas) T5 0.1L Petrol · B138 XRJ
1985 Vespa (douglas) T5 (0.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1985. Recorded mileage 11,676 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VESPA (DOUGLAS) T5
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B138 XRJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2025
- 11,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B138 XRJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Vespa (Douglas) T5 (B138 XRJ) between September 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Brake effort inadequate at a wheel front (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Brake lagging in operation Front (1.2.1 (d))”.
B138 XRJ Mileage History
- 06/09/200647,944 km
- 04/03/200848,099 mi
- 03/03/200950,095 mi+1,996 mi
- 17/03/201050,736 km
- 17/02/201252,152 km+1,416 km
- 04/10/201652,215 km+63 km
- 29/09/201755,091 mi
- 24/09/201858,230 km
- 27/09/201858,238 km+8 km
- 05/10/20197,622 mi
- 05/10/20197,650 mi+28 mi
- 24/08/20208,287 mi+637 mi
- 25/09/20219,486 mi+1,199 mi
- 24/09/202210,798 mi+1,312 mi
- 23/09/202311,188 mi+390 mi
- 14/09/202411,500 mi+312 mi
- 27/09/202511,676 mi+176 mi
Average of roughly -1,903 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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