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N239 YRB

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,463 mi
Last recorded25,463 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN239 YRB
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 25,463 miles

rear shock absorber upper mount heavily corroded - not considered excessive

Pass 8 Jun 2022 25,336 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 24,719 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2016 24,081 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2015 22,971 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 21,528 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 19,017 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 17,517 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 13,279 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 13,277 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 13,277 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 12,579 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 12,573 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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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N239 YRB is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 15,251 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) P200E fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N239 YRB, 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 30 years old, this Vespa (douglas) P200E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N239 YRB registered?

N239 YRB is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N239 YRB safe to buy?

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