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P309 RLG

1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,093 mi
Last recorded18,093 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 RLG
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 18,093 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 16,926 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 16,284 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 15,695 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 14,732 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 13,975 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 12,840 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 12,297 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 12,284 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 12,284 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 12,284 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 12,284 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 12,284 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 May 2011 12,263 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 11,840 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 May 2008 11,494 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 10,976 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 10,426 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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P309 RLG is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P309 RLG, 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 P309 RLG registered?

P309 RLG is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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