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P540 PPU

1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

16,227 mi
Last recorded16,227 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E11,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 PPU
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 16,227 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 15,908 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 15,302 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 14,646 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 13,796 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 11,576 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 8,166 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 7,051 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 6,549 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 6,492 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 6,465 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 6,314 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 5,976 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 5,082 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 2,624 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 2,592 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 2,592 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 2,592 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 2,503 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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P540 PPU is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P540 PPU, 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 P540 PPU registered?

P540 PPU is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P540 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P540 PPU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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