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P487 BTH

1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,669 mi
Last recorded5,669 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 BTH
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 5,669 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 5,664 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 5,655 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 5,646 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 5,634 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 5,598 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 5,548 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 5,454 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 5,417 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 5,413 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 5,274 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 5,095 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 4,918 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 4,918 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 4,849 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 4,849 miles

Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 4,775 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 4,713 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 4,702 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 4,700 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2006 4,687 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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P487 BTH is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P487 BTH, 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 P487 BTH registered?

P487 BTH is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P487 BTH safe to buy?

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