MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,139 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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steering headrace bearings slightly notchy
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
steering headrace bearings slightly notchy
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
both tyres worn
front wheel bearing slight play
headrace slightly notchy
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) P200E?
Based on 3,685 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.
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P144 VYJ is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 11,763 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 P144 VYJ, 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 29 years old, this Vespa (douglas) P200E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was P144 VYJ registered?
P144 VYJ is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 1 February 1997.
Is P144 VYJ safe to buy?
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