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R898 LAP

1998 Piaggio Px 200 E

Bronze Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,690 mi
Last recorded18,690 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Px 200 E12,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 LAP
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 200 E
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 18,690 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 17,694 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 17,208 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 16,017 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 14,982 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 12,942 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 12,199 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 11,000 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 10,727 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 9,739 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 8,275 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2014 8,275 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 1,513 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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R898 LAP is a 1998 Piaggio Px 200 E in Bronze with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 R898 LAP, 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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R898 LAP is a 1998 Piaggio Px 200 E, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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