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R872 CVW

1997 Piaggio Px 200 E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

25,758 mi
Last recorded25,758 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E13,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 CVW
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 200 E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 25,758 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 25,221 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 24,808 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 24,292 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 23,810 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 22,997 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 22,274 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 21,552 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 24,088 miles

front wheel bearing is noisey

Pass 12 Aug 2016 20,301 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 19,492 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 18,285 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 16,865 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 15,799 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 14,661 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 13,282 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 12,119 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 12,119 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 11,846 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 11,562 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 11,453 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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R872 CVW is a 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R872 CVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R872 CVW registered?

R872 CVW is a 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is R872 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R872 CVW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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