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LOW 505Y

1983 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Beige Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,888 mi
Last recorded29,888 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) P200E19,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOW 505Y
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2023 29,888 miles

Slight oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 4 Jan 2021 29,829 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 29,725 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 29,419 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 29,310 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 29,046 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 29,003 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

brake light dim

front brake slow to return

headlamp aim slightly high

side cover hits engine when rear suspension is loaded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 28,955 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 27,657 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 27,328 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 27,136 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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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LOW 505Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Beige with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) P200E models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 19,786 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 LOW 505Y, 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 43 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 LOW 505Y registered?

LOW 505Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 21 April 1983.

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