Vespa (Douglas) Unclassified
MotorcycleFrom 698 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, stop lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 14 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 14 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 6 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| a wheel bearing excessively rough | 5 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 3 |
| a throttle control not functioning correctly | 3 |
| a throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is affected | 3 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 9,329 and 20,985 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 13,563 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.064 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Vespa (Douglas) Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Vespa (Douglas) Unclassified has a 91.3% MOT pass rate based on 698 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vespa (Douglas) Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Vespa (Douglas) Unclassified is a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Vespa (Douglas) Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vespa (Douglas) Unclassified is 13,563 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,329 and 20,985 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.