Piaggio Px 125
MotorcycleFrom 705 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and audible warning not working. The top issue, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 19 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 19 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 13 |
| audible warning not working | 8 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| brake control not releasing correctly so that the functionality of brakes affected | 6 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| a tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall | 6 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 4 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Px 125s tested had between 5,376 and 17,804 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 10,082 median miles, the Px 125 has 0.159 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Piaggio models
| Piaggio Vespa | 88.4% |
| Piaggio Zip | 77% |
| Piaggio Mp3 | 88.5% |
| Piaggio Liberty 125 | 80.1% |
| Piaggio Px 125 (Vespa) | 88.3% |
Common questions
What is the Piaggio Px 125 MOT pass rate?
The Piaggio Px 125 has a 84% MOT pass rate based on 705 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Piaggio Px 125?
The most common MOT failure on the Piaggio Px 125 is a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 19 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Piaggio Px 125 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Piaggio Px 125 is 10,082 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 5,376 and 17,804 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.