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R720 MRX

1997 Piaggio Px 200 E

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

10,703 mi
Last recorded10,703 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E13,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 MRX
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 200 E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 10,703 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 10,612 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 10,480 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 10,447 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 9,942 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 8,794 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 8,600 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 7,444 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front brake travel

rear brake travel

Fail 23 Apr 2018 7,441 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front brake travel

rear brake travel

Pass 27 Oct 2016 7,304 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 6,945 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 6,608 miles

Advise inspect wheel rim fixing arrangement of washers

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 6,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Advise inspect wheel rim fixing arrangement of washers

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 5,236 miles

Advise no plate be changed

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 5,236 miles

Advise no plate be changed

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 4,755 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 4,754 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 4,546 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 1,588 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 490 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front wheel bearing dust cap missing

Pass 1 Nov 2006 11,226 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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R720 MRX is a 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R720 MRX, 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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R720 MRX is a 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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