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F704 WVG

1988 Vespa (douglas) PX200

Red Petrol 210cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,751 mi
Last recorded19,751 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) PX20019,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF704 WVG
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX200
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine210cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 19,751 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 19,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 19,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 19,535 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 19,475 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 19,416 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 19,293 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 19,051 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 18,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 18,508 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 8,405 miles

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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F704 WVG is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) PX200 in Red with a 210cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1988 Vespa (douglas) PX200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 19,475 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 F704 WVG, 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 38 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 F704 WVG registered?

F704 WVG is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) PX200, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F704 WVG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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