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P151 TAF

1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1,930 mi
Last recorded1,930 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 TAF
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 1,930 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 1,793 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 1,598 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 1,384 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 839 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 4 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 12,319 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 12,318 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

number plate light inop

Pass 23 Nov 2013 11,889 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 10,510 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 9,888 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 9,092 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 8,698 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 8,110 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 12,678 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

frame covered by body work

Fail 31 Jul 2006 12,678 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

frame covered by body work

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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P151 TAF is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P151 TAF, 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 P151 TAF registered?

P151 TAF is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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