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N729 BTS

1995 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,853 mi
Last recorded25,853 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Vespa (douglas) P200E24,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN729 BTS
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 25,853 miles

Front All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Front Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Jun 2026 25,853 miles

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

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

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

Front All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Front Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Apr 2025 25,853 miles

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 25,842 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 25,493 miles

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 25,479 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 25,479 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 25,479 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 25,479 miles

Motorcycle structure adversely modified modified forward foot rests foul mud guard when braking (6.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2014 24,523 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 24,514 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 21,688 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 21,158 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

machine panels have been cut down .

Pass 16 Feb 2008 21,158 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

machine panels have been cut down .

Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,894 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 20,894 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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N729 BTS is a 1995 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Vespa (douglas) P200E models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 24,742 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 N729 BTS, 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 31 years old, this Vespa (douglas) P200E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N729 BTS is a 1995 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 25 August 1995.

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