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G226 SEW

1990 Vespa (douglas) Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,625 mi
Last recorded7,625 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Vespa (douglas) Vespa9,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG226 SEW
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelVespa
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 7,625 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 7,606 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 7,606 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 7,604 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 7,604 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2021 7,526 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 17 May 2021 7,526 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 7,158 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 6,914 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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G226 SEW is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Vespa (douglas) Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 9,445 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 G226 SEW, 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 36 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 G226 SEW registered?

G226 SEW is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) Vespa, first registered on 21 May 1990.

Is G226 SEW safe to buy?

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