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P703 SYF

1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E11,763 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP703 SYF
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018

Speedo cable touching wheel

Speedometer glass deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2016 16,550 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 14,139 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 14,139 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 4 Sep 2014 11,260 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 9,575 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 9,350 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 9,110 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 8,737 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 8,485 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 8,323 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 8,150 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 7,793 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 7,793 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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P703 SYF is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P703 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 P703 SYF registered?

P703 SYF is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P703 SYF safe to buy?

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