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G130 OGW

1989 Vespa (douglas) Vespa

Red Petrol 96cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

8,432 mi
Last recorded8,432 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) Vespa18,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG130 OGW
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelVespa
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine96cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 8,432 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 8,406 miles

cables hanging loose at rear of machine.

Fail 4 Oct 2021 8,406 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

cables hanging loose at rear of machine.

Pass 24 May 2019 8,372 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 23 May 2019 8,372 miles

Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 8,195 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 8,195 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 May 2017 4,951 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 2,737 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 2,331 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 2,311 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Vespa?

Based on 1,156 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
189
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Horn not working 10
Direction indicator not working 10
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G130 OGW is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Vespa in Red with a 96cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1989 Vespa (douglas) Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 18,914 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) Vespa fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G130 OGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G130 OGW registered?

G130 OGW is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Vespa, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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