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N564 COF

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

26,028 mi
Last recorded26,028 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN564 COF
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 26,028 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 25,828 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 25,741 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 25,624 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 25,543 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 25,404 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 25,377 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 25,373 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 25,082 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 24,808 miles

passenger backrest cracked

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2015 24,622 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 24,112 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013

Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 23,321 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 23,321 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,668 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 22,661 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2010 22,198 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 22,198 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 21,528 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 21,117 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 20,885 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,696 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 19,696 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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N564 COF is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N564 COF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N564 COF registered?

N564 COF is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 6 July 1996.

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