Model report · 2005–2025
VESPA (DOUGLAS) SS
180cc
Petrol
Class 1
87.3%
first-time pass rate
3.2%
failed outright
21,626
median miles at test
63
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a SS
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
1 | 33.3 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
1 | 33.3 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 33.3 |
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 SS beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO PX 200 E, LAMBRETTA GP200, LAMBRETTA LI150).
PIAGGIO
PX 200 E
86.5% pass · 28.4k tests
LAMBRETTA
GP200
87.8% pass · 19.9k tests
LAMBRETTA
LI150
88.8% pass · 19.3k tests
LAMBRETTA
GP150
87.6% pass · 12.1k tests
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 SS.