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H552 VSA

1991 Vespa Douglas

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,424 mi
Last recorded11,424 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Vespa Douglas19,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH552 VSA
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 11,424 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 10,793 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 10,788 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 10,438 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 9,816 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 9,242 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa Douglas?

Based on 2,775 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
207
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 28
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 26
Horn not working 25
Direction indicator not working 23
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H552 VSA is a 1991 Vespa Douglas in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Vespa Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 19,579 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H552 VSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa Douglas typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 35 years old, this Vespa Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H552 VSA?

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What year was H552 VSA registered?

H552 VSA is a 1991 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 14 May 1991.

Is H552 VSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H552 VSA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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