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Model report · 2005–2025

VESPA (DOUGLAS) V90

90cc Petrol Class 1
85.7%
first-time pass rate
8.8%
failed outright
8,840
median miles at test
147
MOT tests, 2005–2025

The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.

What fails on a V90

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
Component group Share of defects Defects % of defects
lighting and signalling
16 43.2
steering and suspension
8 21.6
brakes
6 16.2
reg plates and vin
3 8.1
tyres and wheels
2 5.4
driving controls
1 2.7
fuel and exhaust
1 2.7

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 V90 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 V90.

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