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F930 SBP

1989 Vespa (douglas) PX200

Red Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,835 mi
Last recorded23,835 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) PX20020,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF930 SBP
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX200
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 23,835 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 23,829 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 23,694 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 22,596 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 22,224 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 21,857 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 21,545 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 21,545 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling Rear wheel fitted with offset on wrong side. (2.4 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 21,145 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is seriously under-inflated (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2017 21,145 miles

Headlamp aim too high No adjuster is fitted (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Indicator tell tale not functioning not working on nearside (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is seriously under-inflated (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 20,412 miles

Rear tyre is damaged by the exhaust bolt falling out.

Pass 11 Aug 2015 19,473 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 19,473 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 1,840 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 18,406 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 17,965 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 17,965 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,315 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 12,436 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 12,436 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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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F930 SBP is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) PX200 in Red with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Vespa (douglas) PX200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 20,606 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) PX200 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F930 SBP, 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 37 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F930 SBP is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) PX200, first registered on 5 April 1989.

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