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P739 KSW

1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Purple Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,022 mi
Last recorded17,022 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP739 KSW
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 17,022 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 16,582 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 14,221 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,936 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 15,936 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 16 May 2009 13,574 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 13,561 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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P739 KSW is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Purple with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P739 KSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P739 KSW registered?

P739 KSW is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P739 KSW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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