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G781 JNH

1989 Vespa (douglas) 125

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,306 mi
Last recorded19,306 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) 12515,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG781 JNH
MakeVespa (douglas)
Model125
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 19,306 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 19,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake cable slightly loose (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 19,119 miles

Front cowling panel insecure

rear numberplate border thin (old style) - customer advised replacement

rear silencer noisy - aftermarket - no marks

Pass 25 Jul 2015 19,062 miles

front wheel bearing slight noise

long travel on rear footbrake

rear exhaust silencer loose

throttle slow in retraction - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 15 Jul 2014 18,935 miles

front mudguard evidence of rubbing on legshield

front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 4 Jun 2013 18,677 miles

front mudguard distorted

long travel on front brake lever and rear footbrake - cable operated

rear silencer slight play

runner boards corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2011 18,428 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2011 18,428 miles

rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 18 Jun 2010 18,428 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) 125?

Based on 1,192 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
253
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 11
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G781 JNH is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) 125 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1989 Vespa (douglas) 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 15,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G781 JNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 37 years old, this Vespa (douglas) 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G781 JNH registered?

G781 JNH is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) 125, first registered on 2 November 1989.

Is G781 JNH safe to buy?

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