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R256 RAU

1997 Piaggio Px 200 E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

5,991 mi
Last recorded5,991 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E13,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 RAU
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 200 E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 5,991 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2019 5,991 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right handle bars secure but out of alignment, affecting aim (4.1.2 (a))

Riders seat insecure catch missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 5,991 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 5,991 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2016 5,991 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 5,981 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 5,991 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 5,991 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 5,991 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 5,991 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 5,991 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 5,991 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 5,991 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 5,991 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 5,991 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 5,991 miles

Front Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)

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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R256 RAU is a 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R256 RAU, 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 R256 RAU registered?

R256 RAU is a 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R256 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R256 RAU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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