Model report · 2005–2025
VESPA DOUGLAS 125
124cc
Petrol
Class 1
80.8%
first-time pass rate
15.4%
failed outright
13,299
median miles at test
52
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a DOUGLAS 125
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
10 | 50 |
| steering and suspension |
|
4 | 20 |
| brakes |
|
2 | 10 |
| tyres |
|
2 | 10 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 5 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
1 | 5 |
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 DOUGLAS 125 beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO VESPA, HONDA PCX 125, HONDA Vision 110).
PIAGGIO
VESPA
80.7% pass · 287k tests
HONDA
PCX 125
81.1% pass · 88.6k tests
HONDA
Vision 110
78.2% pass · 50.6k tests
YAMAHA
NMAX 125
82.2% pass · 33.8k 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 DOUGLAS 125.