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R879 HGF

1998 Piaggio Px 200 E

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

10,931 mi
Last recorded10,931 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Px 200 E12,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 HGF
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 200 E
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 10,931 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 10,674 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 10,666 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 10,144 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 8,282 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 8,282 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 7,919 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 7,395 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 7,039 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 6,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Oct 2011 6,458 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 6,248 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 6,191 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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R879 HGF is a 1998 Piaggio Px 200 E in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R879 HGF, 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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What year was R879 HGF registered?

R879 HGF is a 1998 Piaggio Px 200 E, first registered on 15 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R879 HGF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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