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S878 TVM

1998 Piaggio Px 200 E

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,734 mi
Last recorded4,734 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Px 200 E12,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS878 TVM
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 200 E
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 4,734 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 4,728 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 4,693 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 4,661 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 4,616 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 3,891 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 3,890 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 1,998 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 926 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

both tyres cracking in sidewall

Pass 6 May 2010 3,392 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front tyre cracking

Fail 4 May 2010 3,392 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 3,373 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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S878 TVM is a 1998 Piaggio Px 200 E in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S878 TVM, 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 S878 TVM registered?

S878 TVM is a 1998 Piaggio Px 200 E, first registered on 26 September 1998.

Is S878 TVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S878 TVM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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