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R897 JGC

1997 Piaggio Px 200 E

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,329 mi
Last recorded30,329 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E13,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 JGC
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 200 E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 30,329 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 30,263 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 29,208 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 28,940 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

high beam tale tale not working

Fail 23 May 2014 28,940 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

high beam tale tale not working

Pass 6 Mar 2013 28,919 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 28,444 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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R897 JGC is a 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R897 JGC, 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 R897 JGC registered?

R897 JGC is a 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R897 JGC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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