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R79 MGC

1997 Piaggio Px 200 E

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,996 mi
Last recorded8,996 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E13,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 MGC
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 200 E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 8,996 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 7,633 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 7,633 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 6,521 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 6,459 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 6,444 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 6,412 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 6,124 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 6,124 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 5,948 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 5,896 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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R79 MGC is a 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R79 MGC, 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 R79 MGC registered?

R79 MGC is a 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R79 MGC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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