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P236 RYM

1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,632 mi
Last recorded24,632 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 RYM
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 24,632 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 24,632 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 24,632 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 22,925 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 22,340 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 22,069 miles

indicators weak

Pass 16 Oct 2010 21,399 miles

horn weak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 21,378 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 21,378 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 20,431 miles

horn weak

Pass 4 Jan 2008 19,907 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 19,396 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
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P236 RYM is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P236 RYM, 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 P236 RYM registered?

P236 RYM is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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