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A389 JTT

1983 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Grey Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87 mi
Last recorded87 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) P200E19,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA389 JTT
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 87 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020
Fail 8 Jul 2020

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2010 32,614 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

registration plate slightly damaged at base

Fail 17 Jul 2010 32,613 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

registration plate slightly damaged at base

Pass 12 Jun 2009 32,138 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

footplate area is corroded

slight knocking from steering when wheel raised, but no play evident

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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A389 JTT is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Grey with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) P200E models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 19,786 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 A389 JTT, 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 43 years old, this Vespa (douglas) P200E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A389 JTT registered?

A389 JTT is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A389 JTT safe to buy?

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