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GFC 222Y

1983 Vespa (douglas) PX200

Black Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

25,846 mi
Last recorded25,846 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX20019,371 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFC 222Y
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX200
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 25,846 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 25,324 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 23,944 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 22,188 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 20,445 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 19,741 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 19,371 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 19,371 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 11 May 2011 18,638 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 17,682 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 16,636 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 5,016 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 1,596 miles

FRONT WHEEL BEARING STARTING TO SOUND ROUGH

Pass 3 Mar 2006 9,598 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) PX200?

Based on 960 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 12
Direction indicators not working 6
Direction indicator incorrect colour 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
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GFC 222Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX200 in Black with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 19,371 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) PX200 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GFC 222Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) PX200 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GFC 222Y registered?

GFC 222Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX200, first registered on 23 May 1983.

Is GFC 222Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFC 222Y shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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