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N438 YVU

1996 Piaggio PX200

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,311 mi
Last recorded7,311 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio PX2008,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 YVU
MakePiaggio
ModelPX200
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 7,311 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 7,236 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 7,208 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 7,208 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 7,073 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 7,066 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 6,919 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 6,677 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 6,671 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 6,476 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 6,230 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 6,230 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 May 2009 6,080 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 6,030 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 5,846 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 5,478 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio PX200?

Based on 5,256 MOT tests across 414 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
463
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
414
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 50
Direction indicator not working 32
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
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N438 YVU is a 1996 Piaggio PX200 in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio PX200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 8,666 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio PX200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N438 YVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio PX200 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Piaggio PX200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N438 YVU registered?

N438 YVU is a 1996 Piaggio PX200, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N438 YVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N438 YVU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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