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P940 SAF

1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Multi-colour Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,534 mi
Last recorded19,534 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 SAF
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 19,534 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 12,605 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 12,148 miles

1 of 2 rear lights not working

Fail 30 Jul 2021 12,138 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

1 of 2 rear lights not working

Pass 27 Jul 2019 11,934 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 10,855 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 9,914 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 9,587 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 9,582 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 9,457 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 9,151 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 8,843 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 8,782 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 8,764 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 8,621 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 8,621 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 7,934 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 7,934 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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P940 SAF is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Multi-colour with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P940 SAF, 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 P940 SAF registered?

P940 SAF is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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