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P923 WGG

1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,157 mi
Last recorded14,157 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E11,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP923 WGG
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 14,157 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 13,623 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 13,353 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 13,086 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 12,826 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 12,762 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 12,762 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 12,762 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 12,751 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 12,751 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 12,256 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 11,492 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 11,410 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 11,130 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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P923 WGG is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E in White 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 P923 WGG, 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 P923 WGG registered?

P923 WGG is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P923 WGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P923 WGG shows 14 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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