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P531 RYE

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Bronze Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,632 mi
Last recorded29,632 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 RYE
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,632 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 25,856 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,169 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 13,039 miles

Front brake binding

Fail 4 Aug 2008 13,032 miles

Rear wheel has a missing wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Front brake binding

Pass 25 Jul 2007 10,422 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 10,104 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 10,104 miles

Centre Rear Upper Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Centre Rear Upper Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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P531 RYE is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Bronze with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P531 RYE, 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 P531 RYE registered?

P531 RYE is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P531 RYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P531 RYE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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