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P123 MTU

1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Cream Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,894 mi
Last recorded18,894 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E11,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 MTU
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 18,894 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 18,890 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 18,890 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 18,890 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 18,578 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 18,202 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 18,201 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

lose switch on handle bars

Pass 25 Jun 2010 18,201 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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P123 MTU is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Cream with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P123 MTU, 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 P123 MTU registered?

P123 MTU is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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