1998 Piaggio PX 200 E 0.2L Petrol · S712 HUB

The Piaggio PX 200 E presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT test on 3 July 2025 at 14,930 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with annual tests in 2023, 2024, and 2025 all clearing the vehicle on the pass runs. The record shows no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage, indicating no worsening condition or recurring defect pattern over the three-year window. The scooter shows exceptionally low use for a 1998 machine, covering just 14,930 miles in roughly 28 years, an average of about 533 miles per year. Mileage rose from 12,347 at the July 2023 test to 13,516 in July 2024, then to 14,930 by July 2025, a steady annual gain near 800 miles with no gaps or sudden accumulation. The DVSA data is sparse and clean, listing only pass outcomes plus two same-day failures on 18 July 2023 and 3 July 2025 where the tester recorded no defects, suggesting administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical rejection. A buyer should still inspect the machine in person given its age and periods of likely standing. Long idle spells on a vintage two-stroke scooter commonly cause hardened suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and corroded exhaust or frame sections not captured by a clean MOT. Check the coil springs, brake discs, and structural integrity for rust, and confirm the tyres and wiper blades are not perished from low-use storage. The repeated same-day fail-and-pass entries with no defects imply previous owners maintained basic legal compliance but the DVSA logs offer no insight into consumable condition. Given the PX 200 E's low annual mileage, prioritise a physical check of standing-related wear over high-mileage drivetrain fatigue.