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R344 FSF

1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Grey Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,781 mi
Last recorded20,781 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 FSF
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 20,781 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 20,781 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 20,715 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 May 2016 20,701 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 20,625 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 20,625 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,598 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 20,458 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 20,369 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 20,154 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 19,958 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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R344 FSF is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Grey with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R344 FSF, 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 R344 FSF registered?

R344 FSF is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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