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P282 RYK

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,328 mi
Last recorded15,328 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 RYK
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 15,328 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 15,251 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 15,185 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 15,139 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 15,118 miles

Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 14,995 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 14,844 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 14,844 miles

Rear Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 14,846 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 14,513 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 13,934 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 13,934 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 13,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 13,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 13,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 13,583 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 13,471 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 12,873 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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P282 RYK is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 15,251 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 P282 RYK, 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 30 years old, this Vespa (douglas) P200E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P282 RYK registered?

P282 RYK is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 23 October 1996.

Is P282 RYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P282 RYK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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