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R809 VDV

1997 Piaggio PX200

Brown Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

16,273 mi
Last recorded16,273 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio PX20011,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 VDV
MakePiaggio
ModelPX200
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 16,273 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear engine oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2024 16,107 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 15,511 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 15,456 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 15,456 miles

Central Rear Upper Position lamp not working replaced bulb for rear position lamp (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working replaced stop lamp bulb and cleaned terminals (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 15,108 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 14,595 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 13,988 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 13,160 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 12,753 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 12,345 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 11,926 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 10,308 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 9,655 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 8,361 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 8,084 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 6,886 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 5,655 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio PX200?

Based on 5,256 MOT tests across 414 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
463
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
414
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 50
Direction indicator not working 32
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
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R809 VDV is a 1997 Piaggio PX200 in Brown with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio PX200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 11,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio PX200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R809 VDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio PX200 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Piaggio PX200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R809 VDV registered?

R809 VDV is a 1997 Piaggio PX200, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R809 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R809 VDV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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