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H473 VRR

1990 Vespa (douglas) Vespa

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,558 mi
Last recorded10,558 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Vespa (douglas) Vespa9,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH473 VRR
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelVespa
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 10,558 miles

little reserve travel front brake

Pass 24 Jun 2024 9,611 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 9,611 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 9,445 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2022 9,445 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 9,372 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 9,345 miles

Stop lamp not working front (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected rear (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2020 8,076 miles

exhaust mount defective but exhaust is secure

Pass 9 May 2019 7,011 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 6,610 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 6,406 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Centre Rear Lower Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 6,380 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

rear shock absorber bush deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2014 6,337 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 6,337 miles

front shock absorber has reduced damping affect

front tyre under inflated

Fail 1 Jun 2013 6,122 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 6,122 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 5,859 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 5,418 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 4,924 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 4,915 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 4,465 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 4,465 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 4,419 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 70,110 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Vespa?

Based on 1,156 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
189
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Horn not working 10
Direction indicator not working 10
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H473 VRR is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) Vespa in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Vespa (douglas) Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 9,445 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) Vespa fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H473 VRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 36 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H473 VRR registered?

H473 VRR is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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