1996 Piaggio Px 200 E MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Px 200 E models manufactured in 1996, based on 57 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
1996 Piaggio Px 200 E MOT Analysis
The 1996 Piaggio Px 200 E has an MOT pass rate of 84.2% based on 57 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 14,752 miles on the odometer. With a 15.8% failure rate, the 1996 Px 200 E is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1996 Piaggio Px 200 E is Motorcycle suspension, responsible for 1.8% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from £200–500.
Top failures specific to 1996 models only. The overall Px 200 E page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Suspension | 1.8% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 14,752 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle suspension | 1.19 | 1.8% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1996 Piaggio Px 200 E has an MOT pass rate of 84.2% based on 57 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 14,752 miles on the odometer. With a 15.8% failure rate, the 1996 Px 200 E is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1996 Piaggio Px 200 E, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. With relatively low average mileage of 14,752 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Motorcycle suspension — 1.8% of failures
Motorcycle suspension issues account for 1.8% of MOT failures on 1996 Piaggio Px 200 E models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.