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PNP 497T

1979 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Black Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

5,964 mi
Last recorded5,964 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Vespa (douglas) P200E11,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNP 497T
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 5,964 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 5,556 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 5,446 miles

fuel cap rubber loose

Pass 16 Aug 2016 5,335 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 5,336 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 5,285 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 5,285 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 5,099 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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PNP 497T is a 1979 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 Vespa (douglas) P200E models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 11,762 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 PNP 497T, 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 47 years old, this Vespa (douglas) P200E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PNP 497T registered?

PNP 497T is a 1979 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is PNP 497T safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNP 497T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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