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G998 CWP

1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Silver Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,400 mi
Last recorded11,400 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas14,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG998 CWP
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 11,400 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 11,250 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 10,862 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 9,816 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front front shock absorber shows signs of tyre rubbing on outer casing at one time

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when position lights are used (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 9,027 miles

Exhaust noisy sports exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 9,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 8,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 8,858 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 8,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 7,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 7,186 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 6,808 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 6,198 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 5,442 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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G998 CWP is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Silver with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G998 CWP, 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 G998 CWP registered?

G998 CWP is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 17 November 1989.

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