Vespa PX200
Real ownership data from 91 UK PX200 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common PX200 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 20.5% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 7.7% |
| Other | major | 3.9% |
| Tyres | fail | 2.8% |
| Suspension | major | 2.9% |
| Wheels | fail | 2% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 1.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
PX200 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 | 12,916 mi | — | 85.71% |
| 2001 | 6 | 14,122 mi | — | 75.47% |
| 1989 | 5 | 11,868 mi | 346 | 100% |
| 1985 | 11 | 15,698 mi | 36 | 82.76% |
| 1984 | 5 | 25,192 mi | 517 | 80% |
PX200 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Vespa PX200?
Across 91 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (20.5% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.7% of all recorded faults), other (3.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Vespa PX200?
The median Vespa PX200 in the UK has covered 13,986 miles, and typically rides about 218 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,619 and 20,521 miles.
Is the Vespa PX200 reliable?
83% of Vespa PX200 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.71 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 91 Vespa PX200 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.