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Model report · 2005–2025

VESPA 150S

150cc Petrol Class 1
95.0%
first-time pass rate
2.0%
failed outright
1,962
median miles at test
101
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 150S

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
Component group Share of defects Defects % of defects
lighting and signalling
5 55.6
steering and suspension
3 33.3
brakes
1 11.1

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 150S beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO VESPA, HONDA PCX 125, HONDA Vision 110).

PIAGGIO VESPA 80.7% pass · 287k tests Compare head-to-head →
HONDA PCX 125 81.1% pass · 88.6k tests Compare head-to-head →
HONDA Vision 110 78.1% pass · 50.9k tests Compare head-to-head →
YAMAHA NMAX 125 82.2% pass · 33.8k tests Compare head-to-head →

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 150S.

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More VESPA models

other VESPA bikes ranked by MOT pass rate
VESPA DOUGLAS 81.8% pass · 2,444 tests
VESPA PX125 77.0% pass · 1,377 tests
VESPA T5 80.8% pass · 1,034 tests
VESPA PX 80.7% pass · 694 tests
VESPA PX200 83.3% pass · 598 tests
VESPA 125 76.6% pass · 411 tests

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