VESPA (DOUGLAS) V50

50cc Petrol Class 1

84.6%

first-time pass rate

9.6%

failed outright

9,278

median miles at test

MOT tests, 2005–2025

What fails on a V50

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects
lighting and signalling	4	25
brakes	3	18.8
fuel and exhaust	2	12.5
body and structure	2	12.5
steering and suspension	2	12.5
tyres and wheels	2	12.5
reg plates and vin	1	6.2

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 V50 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT, PIAGGIO ZIP, PIAGGIO NRG).

PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT 65.2% pass · 83.7k tests PIAGGIO ZIP 71.3% pass · 79.0k tests PIAGGIO NRG 65.5% pass · 40.5k tests PEUGEOT VIVACITY 70.4% pass · 29.7k 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 V50.