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P830 FNU

1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Green Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

28,513 mi
Last recorded28,513 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP830 FNU
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 28,513 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 28,383 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 28,379 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 28,077 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 28,077 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 26,877 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 26,877 miles

Front Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Front Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 24,384 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 20,744 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 20,744 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 17,236 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 15,632 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 20,821 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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P830 FNU is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Green with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P830 FNU, 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 P830 FNU registered?

P830 FNU is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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