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B21 PUB

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

17,456 mi
Last recorded17,456 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 PUB
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 17,456 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 14,943 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 12,675 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 12,675 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 12,644 miles

bolt missing from front mud guard

slight play to front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jul 2019 12,494 miles

slight 2 stroke oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2018 12,418 miles

front bearing slight play and rough

Pass 5 Aug 2016 12,354 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 May 2015 11,798 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 11,033 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 10,563 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 10,345 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 9,798 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 8,178 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 8,163 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 5,911 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 4,612 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 3,724 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 3,724 miles

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.4)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyre is underinflated

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) P200E?

Based on 3,685 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
359
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
367
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 24
Direction indicators not working 20
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 20
Full Vespa (douglas) P200E reliability report

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B21 PUB is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 15,251 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) P200E fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B21 PUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) P200E typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 30 years old, this Vespa (douglas) P200E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B21 PUB registered?

B21 PUB is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for B21 PUB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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