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R401 BUB

1997 Piaggio Px 200 E

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,812 mi
Last recorded14,812 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E13,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 BUB
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 200 E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 14,812 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 14,381 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 14,381 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 13,362 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 12,688 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 12,450 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 12,106 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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R401 BUB is a 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R401 BUB, 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 R401 BUB registered?

R401 BUB is a 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R401 BUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 BUB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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