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G399 VOD

1990 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Black Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,454 mi
Last recorded12,454 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Vespa (douglas) Unknown11,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG399 VOD
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 12,454 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 12,236 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 11,612 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 10,928 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 10,920 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 10,774 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 10,024 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 10,015 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 8,678 miles

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

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Unknown?

Based on 2,196 MOT tests across 759 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
759
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
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G399 VOD is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Black with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 11,038 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) Unknown fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G399 VOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 36 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G399 VOD registered?

G399 VOD is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 14 May 1990.

Is G399 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G399 VOD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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