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P457 PKX

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Multi-colour Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,539 mi
Last recorded16,539 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 PKX
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 16,539 miles

age related cracks in front tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2026 16,539 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

age related cracks in front tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2023 16,040 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 15,755 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 15,724 miles

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2020 9 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 9 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 15,513 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 15,512 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 15,312 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 14,236 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 13,114 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 13,087 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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P457 PKX is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Multi-colour with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P457 PKX, 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.

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What year was P457 PKX registered?

P457 PKX is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P457 PKX safe to buy?

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