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P200 DVJ

1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Orange Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,397 mi
Last recorded17,397 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP200 DVJ
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 17,397 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 17,067 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 16,550 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 11,062 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 10,802 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 10,126 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 10,119 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 2,075 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 107 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2005 99 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Front 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
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P200 DVJ is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Orange with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P200 DVJ, 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 P200 DVJ registered?

P200 DVJ is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P200 DVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P200 DVJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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