MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Bike : Vespa : Douglas
Vespa Douglas
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1961 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1966 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1972 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1975 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1977 | 1 | 0% | Fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap. |
| 1980 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1981 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 1982 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
| 1983 | 1 | 0% | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1984 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
| 1985 | 10 | 70% | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1986 | 8 | 50% | Insufficient brake control reserve travel. |
| 1987 | 8 | 87.5% | Brake efficiency below minimum requirement. |
| 1988 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 1989 | 9 | 88.89% | Number plate does not conform to requirements. |
| 1990 | 10 | 90% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 1991 | 6 | 83.33% | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. |
| 1992 | 3 | 66.67% | Loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud in the case of a single fixing, or more than one loose or missing in the case of multiple fixings. |
| 1993 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 1997 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1998 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% | Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp. |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. |
| 2003 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% | Steering head bearings defective or have excessive wear or play. |
| 2008 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 2011 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 88
Average Vespa Douglas pass rate: 79.55%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.4.1(a)(ii) | Major | 22% |
| 2 | Insufficient brake control reserve travel. | 1.1.2(a) | Major | 17% |
| 3 | Number plate does not conform to requirements. | 0.1(d) | Major | 11% |
| 4 | Steering head bearings defective or have excessive wear or play. | 2.2.2(f)(i) | Major | 11% |
| 5 | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. | 4.3.2(a)(iii) | Dangerous | 11% |
| 6 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 11% |
| 7 | Headlamp missing or inoperative. | 4.1.1(a)(ii) | Major | 6% |
| 8 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 6% |
| 9 | Wheel bearing with excessive play. | 5.1.3(a)(i) | Major | 6% |
| 10 | Headlamp not securely attached. | 4.1.1(c) | Major | 6% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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