Model report · 2005–2025
VESPA (DOUGLAS) 200
197cc
Petrol
Class 1
86.1%
first-time pass rate
9.8%
failed outright
14,119
median miles at test
173
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a 200
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
12 | 38.7 |
| brakes |
|
6 | 19.4 |
| steering and suspension |
|
5 | 16.1 |
| body and structure |
|
2 | 6.5 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
2 | 6.5 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 3.2 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 3.2 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 3.2 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 3.2 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the 200 beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO PX 200 E, PIAGGIO X9, LAMBRETTA GP200).
PIAGGIO
PX 200 E
86.5% pass · 28.4k tests
PIAGGIO
X9
77.0% pass · 21.7k tests
LAMBRETTA
GP200
87.8% pass · 19.9k tests
LAMBRETTA
LI150
88.8% pass · 19.3k tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the 200.