Piaggio Px 125 (Vespa)
MotorcycleFrom 1,371 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
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 a lamp missing or inoperative. 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 34 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 | 34 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 14 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 10 |
| audible warning not working | 8 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| audible warning sound not in accordance with requirements | 7 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 5 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 5 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 87.6% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2007 | 88.6% | a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear |
| 2006 | 84.9% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a position lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp |
| 2005 | 87.8% | audible warning sound not in accordance with requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
5 earlier years
| 2004 | 89.9% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a lamp missing or inoperative |
| 2003 | 88% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2002 | 87.9% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, audible warning not working |
| 2001 | 88.4% | a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2000 | 91.2% | lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Px 125 (Vespa)s tested had between 5,441 and 18,592 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 10,213 median miles, the Px 125 (Vespa) has 0.115 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% |
Common questions
What is the Piaggio Px 125 (Vespa) MOT pass rate?
The Piaggio Px 125 (Vespa) has a 88.3% MOT pass rate based on 1,371 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Piaggio Px 125 (Vespa)?
The most common MOT failure on the Piaggio Px 125 (Vespa) is a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 34 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 (Vespa) at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Piaggio Px 125 (Vespa) is 10,213 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 5,441 and 18,592 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.