BIKERELIABILITY
MOT DATA · GREAT BRITAIN · 2005–2025
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

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 4 of its 4 closest rivals (HONDA Vision 110, 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.