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BHG 693Y

1983 Vespa (douglas) P200E

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,648 mi
Last recorded27,648 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) P200E19,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHG 693Y
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 27,648 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 May 2010 27,648 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,648 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 27,648 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 27,648 miles

play in rear hub assembly head light lens poor condition

Fail 21 Aug 2007 27,643 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,276 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 26,276 miles

Front Sidecar front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Sidecar rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Sidecar rear red reflector missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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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BHG 693Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) P200E in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BHG 693Y, 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 BHG 693Y registered?

BHG 693Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 25 March 1983.

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