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N354 OYT

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

32,617 mi
Last recorded32,617 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN354 OYT
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 32,617 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 31,925 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 31,133 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 30,228 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 30,225 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 28,620 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 28,620 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 27,503 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 27,321 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 27,294 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 27,159 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 27,139 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 27,133 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,951 miles

Front tyre perished.

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 26,873 miles

Front tyre perished.

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 26,384 miles

Very slight play in rear swing arm.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 26,013 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 26,013 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 26,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Oct 2007 25,999 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

front brake cable fitted incorrt type

Fail 7 Oct 2006 25,880 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 25,880 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 25,159 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
Full Vespa (douglas) P200E reliability report

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N354 OYT is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N354 OYT, 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 N354 OYT registered?

N354 OYT is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 17 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N354 OYT shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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