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P116 RYU

1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,417 mi
Last recorded27,417 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 RYU
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 27,417 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 26,286 miles

Seat don't catch down

Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2016 25,473 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 25,276 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 24,193 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 23,733 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 23,707 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,227 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 23,093 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 23,082 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 23,082 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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P116 RYU is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 P116 RYU, 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 P116 RYU registered?

P116 RYU is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P116 RYU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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