Piaggio PX 200 E MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

4.1 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Piaggio PX 200 E tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning34.0%

   16 occurrences

2. 2.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED17.0%

   8 occurrences

3. 3.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements8.5%

   4 occurrences

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.5%

   4 occurrences

5. 5.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect8.5%

   4 occurrences

6. 6.A lamp missing or inoperative8.5%

   4 occurrences

7. 7.Audible warning sound not in accordance with requirements6.4%

   3 occurrences

8. 8.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.4%

   3 occurrences

9. 9.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm6.4%

   3 occurrences

10. 10.Headlamp aim unable to be tested6.4%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released4.3%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play4.3%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Piaggio PX 200 E tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A wheel bearing with excessive play5.7%

   51 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.3%

   39 tests

3. 3.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted2.0%

   18 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.8%

   16 tests

5. 5.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play1.2%

   11 tests

6. 6.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play1.0%

   9 tests

7. 7.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm0.9%

   8 tests

8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.9%

   8 tests

What gets tested

The PX 200 E fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

14,883

Test classes

class 1: 824 · class 2: 73

Compare within the range

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• Piaggio Vespa86.8%
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• Piaggio T589.1% raw
• Piaggio FLY79.6% raw
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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Piaggio PX 200 E?

90.6% unadjusted, from 897 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Piaggio PX 200 E fail its MOT on?

"A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" is recorded in 34.0% of failed Piaggio PX 200 E tests, followed by "A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED" (17.0%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Piaggio PX 200 E usually have at its MOT?

14,883 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.