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R149 RAD

1998 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Grey Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,149 mi
Last recorded24,149 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Vespa (douglas) P200E12,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 RAD
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 24,149 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 24,041 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 23,820 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 23,579 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 23,284 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 22,976 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 22,672 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 21,840 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 21,236 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 20,743 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 20,686 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 19,877 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 18,835 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 17,458 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 15,562 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 15,562 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 13,715 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 12,628 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 11,840 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 10,535 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 10,535 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 8,685 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 5,561 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 5,561 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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R149 RAD is a 1998 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Grey with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Vespa (douglas) P200E models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 12,496 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R149 RAD, 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 28 years old, this Vespa (douglas) P200E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R149 RAD registered?

R149 RAD is a 1998 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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