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P640 MLH

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,796 mi
Last recorded34,796 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP640 MLH
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 34,796 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper rear shock mount area and foot boards (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 34,794 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slight cracking all over. (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near rear shock mount and foot boards. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 34,794 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Cracking between tread

Front Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fork pin bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Lens loose and tape round head set. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General rusty all over scooter. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 34,794 miles

Front Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fork link pin/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective tape on (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusty all over floor board, mudguard and rear of body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 34,666 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking generally (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced round rear shock mount and generally all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement fork link bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 34,186 miles

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement fork pivot pin and bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock mounting area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 34,184 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement fork pivot pin and bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock mounting area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 33,437 miles

Front Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement fork pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 33,431 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no high or dip beam (4.1.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement fork pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 32,772 miles

Fork link bearing slight free play

Pass 20 Oct 2015 31,770 miles

Front tyre cracking between tread.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members link bearings slight free play. (2.3.4)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 31,768 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front tyre cracking between tread.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members link bearings slight free play. (2.3.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 30,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 29,746 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 28,893 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 28,893 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 27,828 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 36,979 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 26,978 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,847 miles

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 25,832 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 2,417 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 24,167 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2006 22,077 miles

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

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
Full Vespa (douglas) P200E reliability report

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P640 MLH is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P640 MLH, 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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P640 MLH is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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