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S985 JLJ

1998 Piaggio Px 200 E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,910 mi
Last recorded35,910 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Px 200 E12,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS985 JLJ
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 200 E
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 35,910 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 35,910 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 35,902 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 35,584 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 34,308 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 34,308 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 33,185 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 32,214 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 31,270 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 30,392 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 29,420 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 27,317 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,295 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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S985 JLJ is a 1998 Piaggio Px 200 E in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S985 JLJ, 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 S985 JLJ registered?

S985 JLJ is a 1998 Piaggio Px 200 E, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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