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R790 MGP

1998 Piaggio Px

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,181 mi
Last recorded9,181 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Px6,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 MGP
MakePiaggio
ModelPx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 9,181 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 9,050 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2025 9,050 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 8,908 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 8,852 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 8,791 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 8,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 8,617 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 8,481 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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R790 MGP is a 1998 Piaggio Px in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R790 MGP, 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 R790 MGP registered?

R790 MGP is a 1998 Piaggio Px, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R790 MGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R790 MGP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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