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R985 PVK

1998 Piaggio Px 200 E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,055 mi
Last recorded14,055 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Px 200 E12,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 PVK
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 200 E
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 14,055 miles

Front slight cracking to front tyre wall

Pass 14 Mar 2024 13,859 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 13,603 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 13,227 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 12,962 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 12,941 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 12,582 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 12,440 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 12,296 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 12,160 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 11,963 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 11,645 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 11,580 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 11,469 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 11,272 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 10,922 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 10,448 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 10,127 miles

adjust rear brake.

Pass 23 May 2006 9,484 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 9,474 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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R985 PVK is a 1998 Piaggio Px 200 E in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R985 PVK, 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 R985 PVK registered?

R985 PVK is a 1998 Piaggio Px 200 E, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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