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P527 JHJ

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

4,819 mi
Last recorded4,819 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 JHJ
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 4,819 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Reduced Rebound Effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 4,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Reduced Rebound Effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 4,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 4,495 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 4,125 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 3,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 3,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 2,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 1,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 1,370 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 1,369 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 1,092 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 1,064 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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P527 JHJ is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P527 JHJ, 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 P527 JHJ registered?

P527 JHJ is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P527 JHJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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