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P977 HSL

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,213 mi
Last recorded31,213 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 HSL
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 31,213 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 42,545 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 42,545 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Front lamps less than 240mm apart (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 4,291 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 4,291 miles

~Advise service front brakes

Advise check /replace wheel rim nuts/bolts washers

Pass 26 Mar 2015 3,890 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 3,785 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 3,785 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 3,455 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Front brake cable not fitted correctly

Indercators to the rear have a possibilty of being obscured

Oversize rear wheel fitted

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2011 3,452 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front brake inner cable not correctly fitted

Indercators to the rear has a possibilty of being obscured

Over size rear wheel fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2008 3,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2007 3,225 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 3,000 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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P977 HSL is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 15,251 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 P977 HSL, 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 30 years old, this Vespa (douglas) P200E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P977 HSL registered?

P977 HSL is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 19 September 1996.

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