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R147 BDL

1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,253 mi
Last recorded13,253 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E11,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 BDL
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 13,253 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 13,100 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 13,091 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 13,068 miles

Tyres are old

Pass 27 Jul 2022 12,971 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 12,846 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 12,846 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 12,570 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 12,148 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 12,041 miles

advise rear brake adjustment

Fail 18 Aug 2018 12,041 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

advise rear brake adjustment

Pass 25 Aug 2017 11,820 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 11,763 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 11,763 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 10,489 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 9,213 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 6,638 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 5,042 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 4,927 miles

Advise tyres be changed over

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 4,927 miles

Advise tyres be changed over

Pass 14 Aug 2007 4,791 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 4,579 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

advise tyres be changed

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
Full Vespa (douglas) P200E reliability report

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R147 BDL is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R147 BDL, 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 R147 BDL registered?

R147 BDL is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R147 BDL safe to buy?

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