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R857 FSX

1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,487 mi
Last recorded7,487 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 FSX
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 7,487 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 7,487 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 7,487 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 7,487 miles

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

Rear Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wires arcing at front when turning steering when the bike is running

Pass 25 Feb 2022 7,138 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 6,606 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 6,604 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 5,792 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 5,651 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 5,439 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 4,920 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 4,397 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 3,333 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 3,226 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 3,082 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 3,074 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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R857 FSX is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R857 FSX, 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 R857 FSX registered?

R857 FSX is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R857 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R857 FSX shows 16 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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