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G39 UHU

1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,721 mi
Last recorded39,721 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas14,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG39 UHU
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 39,721 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 28,286 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 27,103 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 27,103 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2017 26,108 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 24,401 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Slight movement on left handle bar grip

Pass 4 Jul 2015 23,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 23,491 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 21,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 20,934 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

brake lever reserve travel

Pass 14 Jul 2006 20,714 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Douglas?

Based on 1,880 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
233
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 15
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 14
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
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G39 UHU is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 14,797 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) Douglas fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G39 UHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Douglas typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 37 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Douglas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G39 UHU registered?

G39 UHU is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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