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R231 SRB

1998 Piaggio Px

Red Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

6,773 mi
Last recorded6,773 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Px6,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 SRB
MakePiaggio
ModelPx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 6,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 5,053 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 4,534 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 3,637 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 3,637 miles

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 2,444 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 2,024 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 1,511 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 380 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 24,314 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front tyre cracking on walls

Fail 17 May 2012 24,314 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front tyre slightly cracking on walls

Pass 28 May 2011 23,461 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 28 May 2010 20,650 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 28 May 2010 20,650 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 30 May 2009 19,167 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 29 May 2009 19,164 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 16,853 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 30 Mar 2007 12,710 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 12,654 miles

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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R231 SRB is a 1998 Piaggio Px in Red with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 6,326 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 R231 SRB, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio Px is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R231 SRB registered?

R231 SRB is a 1998 Piaggio Px, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R231 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R231 SRB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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