BIKERELIABILITY
MOT DATA · GREAT BRITAIN · 2005–2025
Model report · 2005–2025

VESPA (DOUGLAS) 90

89cc Petrol Class 1
84.4%
first-time pass rate
9.9%
failed outright
11,191
median miles at test
192
MOT tests, 2005–2025

What fails on a 90

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
Component group Share of defects Defects % of defects
lighting and signalling
20 33.9
brakes
12 20.3
steering and suspension
10 16.9
reg plates and vin
7 11.9
tyres and wheels
6 10.2
fuel and exhaust
1 1.7
driving controls
1 1.7
brakes
1 1.7
steering and suspension
1 1.7

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the 90 beats 2 of its 2 closest rivals (HONDA Vision 110, PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT 100).

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the 90.