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P540 WGJ

1997 Piaggio Px 200 E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

14,541 mi
Last recorded14,541 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E13,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 WGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 200 E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 14,541 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 14,541 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Front tyre seriously underinflated

Speedo not working

Pass 30 Oct 2015 14,541 miles

clutch lever shortened

mirrors damaged and insecure.

Fail 24 Sep 2015 14,541 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Clutch drag

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

No 2 stroke oil in tank

Rear wheek fited wrong way around

front tyre was seriously underinflated

engine jumps out of all gears

mirrors damaged and insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2014 14,541 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

spare tyre damaged.

Fail 24 Jul 2014 14,541 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 14,541 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 14,541 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 14,295 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 14,291 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 14,154 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 14,142 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 13,762 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 13,754 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 12,465 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 12,160 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 12,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 12,160 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 12,160 miles

Front Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Front wheel has a missing wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Piaggio Px 200 E?

Based on 30,336 MOT tests across 2,448 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 225
Direction indicator not working 185
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 162
Direction indicators not working 137
Headlamp aim too high 107
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P540 WGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 13,754 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 Piaggio Px 200 E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 225 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P540 WGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Px 200 E typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Piaggio Px 200 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P540 WGJ registered?

P540 WGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E, first registered on 10 May 1997.

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