Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Vespa (douglas) P200E vs Piaggio PX 200 E
The Piaggio PX 200 E passes its MOT first time more often than the Vespa (douglas) P200E: 86.5% vs 85.0%, a 1.5-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Vespa (douglas) P200E | Piaggio PX 200 E |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 85.0% | 86.5% |
| Outright fail rate | 9.0% | 7.2% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +8.4 pts | +12.9 pts |
| Engine size | 198cc | 198cc |
| Rank among all models | #2491 of 5428 | #2052 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 14,956 | 11,382 |
| MOT tests analysed | 3,111 | 28,415 |
| Most common failure | lighting and signalling | lighting and signalling |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.
What fails, side by side
| Component | Vespa (douglas) P200E | Piaggio PX 200 E |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| Steering & suspension | 2.4% | 1.7% |
| Brakes | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Tyres & wheels | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Structure & body | 0.6% | 0.3% |
A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.
Pass rate by test year
| Test year | Vespa (douglas) P200E | Piaggio PX 200 E |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 84.1% | 88.4% |
| 2019 | 91.9% | 89.0% |
| 2020 | 91.6% | 89.1% |
| 2021 | 88.2% | 88.7% |
| 2022 | 89.6% | 88.6% |
| 2023 | 87.8% | 89.5% |
| 2024 | 91.0% | 89.4% |
| 2025 | 92.6% | 89.6% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Vespa (douglas) P200E | Piaggio PX 200 E |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 87.0% | 88.0% |
| 10k-20k miles | 85.6% | 85.9% |
| 20k-30k miles | 81.5% | 84.7% |
| 30k-40k miles | 84.5% | 84.2% |
| 40k-50k miles | 81.4% | 87.8% |
| 50k-60k miles | 86.8% | 86.1% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Vespa (douglas) P200E vs Piaggio PX 200 E FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Vespa (douglas) P200E or the Piaggio PX 200 E?
The Piaggio PX 200 E passes its MOT first time more often than the Vespa (douglas) P200E: 86.5% vs 85.0%, a 1.5-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Piaggio PX 200 E still comes out ahead: +8.4 points vs comparable bikes for the Vespa (douglas) P200E, +12.9 for the Piaggio PX 200 E. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Vespa (douglas) P200E fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 5.6% of Vespa (douglas) P200E MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (2.4%).
What does the Piaggio PX 200 E fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 4.3% of Piaggio PX 200 E MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (1.7%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Vespa (douglas) P200E or the Piaggio PX 200 E?
They are level: at 50k-60k miles the Vespa (douglas) P200E passes 86.8% first time and the Piaggio PX 200 E 86.1%.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.