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P121 HEO

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

22,250 mi
Last recorded22,250 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 HEO
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 22,250 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 20,568 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 18,500 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 16,989 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 16,989 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 15,135 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 15,135 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 13,900 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 13,483 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 12,957 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 12,055 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 12,051 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2016 11,315 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 10,852 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 10,300 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 10,295 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 10,295 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 9,776 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 9,776 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 9,161 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 9,161 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 8,705 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 8,705 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 7,751 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 7,751 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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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P121 HEO is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P121 HEO, 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 P121 HEO registered?

P121 HEO is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 29 October 1996.

Is P121 HEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 HEO shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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