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E679 FBY

1987 Vespa (douglas) PX200

Blue Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,442 mi
Last recorded25,442 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX20012,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE679 FBY
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX200
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 25,442 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort possible slight ovality of rear drum (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 25,433 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 20,477 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 99,508 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 99,508 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 95,779 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 89,713 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 85,871 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 81,648 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) PX200?

Based on 960 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 12
Direction indicators not working 6
Direction indicator incorrect colour 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
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E679 FBY is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX200 in Blue with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 12,907 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) PX200 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E679 FBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) PX200 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E679 FBY registered?

E679 FBY is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX200, first registered on 21 October 1987.

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