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N517 XRA

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

15,065 mi
Last recorded15,065 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN517 XRA
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 15,065 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 15,065 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 15,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 15,065 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 15,065 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 15,057 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 15,053 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

front tyre worn uneven

Pass 1 Jun 2013 14,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

slight perishing on front tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Feb 2012 14,276 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 13,791 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 12,400 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 11,932 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 11,543 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 10,579 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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N517 XRA is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 N517 XRA, 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 N517 XRA registered?

N517 XRA is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 16 July 1996.

Is N517 XRA safe to buy?

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