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R896 WHJ

1997 Piaggio Px 200 E

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

8,297 mi
Last recorded8,297 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E13,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 WHJ
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 200 E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 8,297 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 8,217 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 7,927 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 7,901 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 7,762 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 7,740 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 7,697 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 7,573 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 7,476 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 7,368 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 7,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 6,809 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 6,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 5,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 5,242 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 4,557 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 3,876 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 2,576 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 1,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 1,577 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 1,577 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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R896 WHJ is a 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E in Green 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 R896 WHJ, 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 R896 WHJ registered?

R896 WHJ is a 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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