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P976 OWP

1997 Piaggio Px

Green Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,836 mi
Last recorded25,836 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Px12,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 OWP
MakePiaggio
ModelPx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 25,836 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 25,830 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 25,830 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 25,694 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 25,516 miles

Rear Slight cracking in side walls

Pass 27 Jun 2018 25,504 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 25,504 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2015 25,304 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 May 2015 25,304 miles

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

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 25,504 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 13,718 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 May 2013 13,718 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 May 2012 21,963 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 3 May 2012 21,963 miles

Front Brake drum(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Rear Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Rear Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 4 May 2011 19,678 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 3 May 2011 19,678 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 May 2010 13,771 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 11,220 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,331 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 10,331 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 10,331 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 10,331 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Plate brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.B1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 7,304 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 7,304 miles

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Px?

Based on 2,673 MOT tests across 310 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
459
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
310
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
Direction indicator not working 26
Direction indicators not working 15
Headlamp aim too high 13
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P976 OWP is a 1997 Piaggio Px in Green with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 12,086 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P976 OWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Px typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Piaggio Px is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P976 OWP is a 1997 Piaggio Px, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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