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P421 RHV

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,933 mi
Last recorded18,933 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP421 RHV
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 18,933 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 18,933 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

front tyre sidewalls slightly cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2025 18,933 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 18,933 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 18,933 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 18,933 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 18,933 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 18,821 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 18,821 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake linkage clevis joint excessively worn (3.2.A1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2010 18,658 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 18,301 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 18,301 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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P421 RHV is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P421 RHV, 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 P421 RHV registered?

P421 RHV is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P421 RHV safe to buy?

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