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HEU 428X

1981 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,518 mi
Last recorded67,518 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Vespa (douglas) P200E16,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEU 428X
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2026 67,518 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 67,459 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 67,364 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 67,254 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 66,985 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 66,578 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 66,424 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 66,223 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 65,849 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 65,813 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 65,794 miles

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

Front Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 65,737 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,644 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 65,592 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 65,195 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 64,560 miles

corrosion starting chassis center spine

Pass 28 Jun 2007 64,396 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 63,718 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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HEU 428X is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Vespa (douglas) P200E models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 16,917 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 HEU 428X, 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 45 years old, this Vespa (douglas) P200E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HEU 428X registered?

HEU 428X is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 11 September 1981.

Is HEU 428X safe to buy?

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