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R652 WGC

1998 Piaggio Px 200 E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,501 mi
Last recorded35,501 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Px 200 E12,037 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 WGC
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 200 E
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 35,501 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 35,473 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 35,450 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 35,424 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 35,399 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 35,389 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 35,363 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 35,197 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 23,445 miles

Front Lower Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 23,436 miles

Front Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 23,220 miles

Advise new no plate

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 23,220 miles

Advise new no plate

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,043 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 21,026 miles

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 19,840 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 19,840 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 17,628 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 17,628 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 13,522 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R652 WGC is a 1998 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 78.9%.

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 R652 WGC, 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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R652 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio Px 200 E, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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