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P650 SYF

1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,163 mi
Last recorded15,163 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E11,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP650 SYF
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 15,163 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 14,702 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 14,702 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 14,572 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 14,449 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 14,440 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 May 2017 13,294 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 12,942 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 11,525 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 11,477 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 11,363 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 11,222 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 11,222 miles

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 11,133 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 10,993 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 10,838 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 10,838 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 10,536 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 10,536 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 9,462 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 9,462 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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P650 SYF 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 71.4%.

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 P650 SYF, 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 P650 SYF registered?

P650 SYF is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P650 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P650 SYF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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