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P762 POU

1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

21,303 mi
Last recorded21,303 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP762 POU
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 21,303 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 20,821 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 20,821 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 20,533 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 20,533 miles

Front Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear fitted wrong direction (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 20,231 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 19,519 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 18,015 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 16,500 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 15,209 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 14,818 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 14,173 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 13,707 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 13,470 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 9,267 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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P762 POU is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P762 POU, 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 P762 POU registered?

P762 POU is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P762 POU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P762 POU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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