2002 Piaggio PX 200 E 0.2L Petrol · FN52 JGV

The 2002 Piaggio PX 200 E shows a stable roadworthiness status following its most recent MOT pass on 4 March 2023 at 56,095 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is steady with no recurring advisories or mechanical faults flagged across the available history. The earlier failure on 20 February 2023 at 56,078 miles recorded no defects, indicating a possible administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical concern. The scooter has covered just 56,095 miles over roughly 24 years, averaging about 2,337 miles per year. This is low for its age. Between the 12 February 2022 test at 55,519 miles and the 2023 entries, the machine added only 576 miles in just over a year. Such limited use suggests prolonged standing periods, which on a vintage two-stroke scooter typically accelerates rubber perishing, carburettor gumming, and static corrosion rather than drivetrain fatigue. A buyer should still inspect the structural frame and floor pan for corrosion, as MOT testers routinely flag rust on quarter-century-old Italian steel even when a pass shows clean. The front suspension linkage, trailing arm bushes, and brake cables demand hands-on checks for stiffness or pitting from inactivity. Verify the 20 February 2023 failure reason at the testing station, since a no-defect fail is irregular and may affect confidence in the recorded history. Confirm the odometer reading matches the logged 56,095 miles and examine tyres, wheel rims, and exhaust for age-related cracking before purchase.