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G940 WVX

1989 Vespa (douglas) Px

Blue Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,756 mi
Last recorded24,756 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) Px15,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG940 WVX
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 24,756 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 24,624 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 24,506 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 24,500 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 23,897 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 23,268 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,664 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Px?

Based on 1,818 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Direction indicators not working 19
wheel bearings are excessively rough 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
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G940 WVX is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Px in Blue with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Vespa (douglas) Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 15,338 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) Px fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G940 WVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was G940 WVX registered?

G940 WVX is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G940 WVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G940 WVX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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