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N39 LGO

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

404 mi
Last recorded404 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN39 LGO
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 404 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 225 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 40,475 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 40,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 39,676 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 39,650 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 38,362 miles

horn poor when lights switched on

rear brake switch faulty

Pass 16 Jun 2017 37,714 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 37,697 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 36,938 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 34,298 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 34,298 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 31,593 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,660 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 28,509 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel has a missing wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,509 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 25,586 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,586 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,427 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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N39 LGO is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N39 LGO, 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 N39 LGO registered?

N39 LGO is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N39 LGO safe to buy?

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