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B393 XWY

1984 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

30,891 mi
Last recorded30,891 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Vespa (douglas) P200E24,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB393 XWY
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 30,891 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 30,891 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 30,766 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 30,507 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 30,254 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 29,970 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 29,875 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 29,307 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 28,835 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 28,080 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,976 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 27,794 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 26,699 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,035 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 23,783 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 21,787 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 19,916 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 18,681 miles

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
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B393 XWY is a 1984 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1984 Vespa (douglas) P200E models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.4% with a typical mileage of 24,476 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 B393 XWY, 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 42 years old, this Vespa (douglas) P200E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B393 XWY registered?

B393 XWY is a 1984 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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