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R691 BMA

1997 Piaggio Px 200 E

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

31,806 mi
Last recorded31,806 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E13,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 BMA
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 200 E
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 31,806 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 31,806 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 31,806 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens seriously defective hanging off (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 31,804 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 31,803 miles

Exhaust slightly loose bolt missing middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 31,803 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose bolt missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 31,803 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose bolt missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 31,784 miles

Central exhaust bolt missing

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 31,783 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 31,783 miles

Offside Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2009 31,265 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 27,967 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 27,932 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 May 2007 27,279 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 272,280 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 27,279 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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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R691 BMA is a 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 13,754 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 R691 BMA, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Px 200 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R691 BMA is a 1997 Piaggio Px 200 E, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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