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R596 KYJ

1998 Vespa (douglas) P200E

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,604 mi
Last recorded3,604 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Vespa (douglas) P200E12,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 KYJ
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2026 3,604 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 3,489 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 3,435 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 3,334 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 3,212 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 3,113 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 3,013 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 2,865 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 2,554 miles

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Pass 4 Jun 2016 2,165 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 1,796 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 969 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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R596 KYJ is a 1998 Vespa (douglas) P200E in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R596 KYJ, 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 R596 KYJ registered?

R596 KYJ is a 1998 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R596 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R596 KYJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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