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R343 DPW

1998 Piaggio PX200

Blue Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,004 mi
Last recorded20,004 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Piaggio PX20012,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 DPW
MakePiaggio
ModelPX200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 20,004 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 19,969 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 19,963 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2020 19,829 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 19,827 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 19,644 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 19,599 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 19,337 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 19,178 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 18,787 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 18,597 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 18,592 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Jul 2013 18,587 miles

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

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

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 18,205 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 18,018 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Jul 2010 17,388 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 16,851 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 16,521 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 15,619 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 13,614 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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R343 DPW is a 1998 Piaggio PX200 in Blue with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio PX200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 12,914 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 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 R343 DPW, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio PX200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R343 DPW registered?

R343 DPW is a 1998 Piaggio PX200, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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