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RYR 909Y

1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Red Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,581 mi
Last recorded24,581 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E15,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYR 909Y
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 24,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 24,581 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 24,576 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 24,571 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 24,560 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 24,536 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 24,536 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 24,536 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 24,536 miles

Brake cable has a significantly damaged outer casing. (3.2.A1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 24,536 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 24,536 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 24 May 2013 24,536 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RYR 909Y is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Red with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 RYR 909Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RYR 909Y registered?

RYR 909Y is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is RYR 909Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYR 909Y shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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