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N897 KEH

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Cream Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

7,825 mi
Last recorded7,825 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 KEH
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 7,825 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 7,561 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 6,929 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 6,786 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 6,767 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 6,384 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 6,384 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 5,824 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 4,757 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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N897 KEH is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Cream with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 15,251 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 N897 KEH, 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 30 years old, this Vespa (douglas) P200E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N897 KEH registered?

N897 KEH is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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