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G955 WVX

1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Black Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,944 mi
Last recorded18,944 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas14,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG955 WVX
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 18,944 miles

poor image on low voltage headlamp

slight noise from front wheel when rotated

Pass 31 Oct 2024 18,687 miles

suspect noisey front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Oct 2023 18,237 miles

front tyre stepped

fuel cap seal perished

suspect noisey front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Nov 2022 17,653 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 17,471 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 17,369 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 17,217 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 17,009 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2018 17,009 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2017 16,703 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

front grease cap missing

Fail 17 Dec 2017 16,703 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

front grease cap missing

Pass 16 Dec 2016 16,087 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 16,087 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp this is affected by rear brake light (1.2.2c)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute fronts flashing at correct rate but rear idicators are led,s and appear not to flash at all (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 15,785 miles

exhaust slightly loose

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 15,629 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 15,367 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 14,797 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 14,797 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 13,736 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 13,736 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 11,321 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 11,291 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake cable has a significantly damaged outer casing. (3.2.A1b) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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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G955 WVX is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Black with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G955 WVX, 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 G955 WVX registered?

G955 WVX is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 28 December 1989.

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