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P144 VYJ

1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,139 mi
Last recorded20,139 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 VYJ
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 20,139 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 19,857 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 19,473 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 19,199 miles

steering headrace bearings slightly notchy

Fail 19 Jul 2018 19,199 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

steering headrace bearings slightly notchy

Pass 20 Jul 2017 19,063 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 18,804 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 18,650 miles

both tyres worn

front wheel bearing slight play

headrace slightly notchy

Pass 14 Apr 2014 18,308 miles

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)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 18,308 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 17,893 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 17,678 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 17,678 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 17,391 miles

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))

Pass 20 Apr 2011 17,391 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 17,158 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,008 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,904 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 16,692 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 15,432 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
Full Vespa (douglas) P200E reliability report

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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.

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