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SFE 351W

1980 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,272 mi
Last recorded22,272 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1980 Vespa (douglas) P200E21,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFE 351W
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 22,272 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

offside rear indicator lens damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2007 22,264 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

offside rear indicator lens damaged

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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SFE 351W is a 1980 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Vespa (douglas) P200E models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 21,594 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 SFE 351W, 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 46 years old, this Vespa (douglas) P200E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SFE 351W registered?

SFE 351W is a 1980 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 18 September 1980.

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