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R31 MTV

1998 Piaggio Px 200 E

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,690 mi
Last recorded23,690 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Px 200 E12,037 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 MTV
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 200 E
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 23,690 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 23,326 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 23,326 miles

Front Brake caliper leaking Brake fluid leak from front brake caliper banjo bolt (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 22,739 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 22,095 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 21,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 May 2014 1,996 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 18,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 4 Jun 2013 18,082 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 May 2012 17,232 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 14,482 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 10,578 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 10,578 miles

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 8,748 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 8,748 miles

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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R31 MTV is a 1998 Piaggio Px 200 E in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Px 200 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 12,037 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 R31 MTV, 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 28 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 R31 MTV registered?

R31 MTV is a 1998 Piaggio Px 200 E, first registered on 24 July 1998.

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