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R956 PRE

1998 Piaggio Px 200 E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

10,114 mi
Last recorded10,114 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Px 200 E12,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 PRE
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 200 E
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 10,114 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 10,065 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 10,004 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 9,889 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 9,715 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 9,715 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 9,218 miles

Front brake efficiency is low on front brake

Pass 4 Apr 2016 8,779 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 8,400 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 7,909 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 7,781 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 7,694 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 7,160 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 7,019 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 6,909 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 6,501 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2007 6,501 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 6,096 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 6,096 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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R956 PRE is a 1998 Piaggio Px 200 E in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R956 PRE, 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 R956 PRE registered?

R956 PRE is a 1998 Piaggio Px 200 E, first registered on 21 March 1998.

Is R956 PRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R956 PRE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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