Model report · 2005–2025
VESPA (DOUGLAS) VBB
125cc
Petrol
Class 1
79.5%
first-time pass rate
10.8%
failed outright
3,634
median miles at test
83
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a VBB
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
8 | 53.3 |
| steering and suspension |
|
3 | 20 |
| brakes |
|
2 | 13.3 |
| steering |
|
1 | 6.7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
1 | 6.7 |
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 VBB beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO VESPA, PIAGGIO VESPA, HONDA PCX 125).
PIAGGIO
VESPA
80.7% pass · 287k tests
PIAGGIO
VESPA
80.7% pass · 287k tests
HONDA
PCX 125
81.1% pass · 88.6k tests
HONDA
PCX 125
81.1% pass · 88.6k 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 VBB.