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Piaggio Vespa Primavera 125 Abs

Motorcycle
Overall MOT pass rate
84% +5.7% vs UK average

From 212 MOT tests. Above average for its class.

This page covers a specific trim. For combined pass rate, fleet numbers, and all variants see the Piaggio Vespa overview.

Common MOT failure categories

tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.4%
brake control has insufficient reserve travel1.4%
a wheel spindle locking device missing or ineffective0.9%
a lamp missing or inoperative0.9%
audible warning not working0.9%
a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre0.5%
Full breakdown

What goes wrong?

The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake control has insufficient reserve travel and a wheel spindle locking device missing or ineffective. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 5 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.

tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5
brake control has insufficient reserve travel3
a wheel spindle locking device missing or ineffective2
a lamp missing or inoperative2
audible warning not working2
a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre1
a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1
steering head bearings have excessive wear or play1
wheels of a solo motorcycle sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering1

By registration year

YearPass rateTop failures
202184.8%tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake control has insufficient reserve travel

Typical mileage

Half of all Vespa Primavera 125 Abss tested had between 936 and 5,990 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.

936
5,990
median: 2,236 miles

Other Piaggio models

Piaggio Vespa88.4%
Piaggio Zip77%
Piaggio Mp388.5%
Piaggio Liberty 12580.1%
Piaggio Px 125 (Vespa)88.3%

Common questions

What is the Piaggio Vespa Primavera 125 Abs MOT pass rate?

The Piaggio Vespa Primavera 125 Abs has a 84% MOT pass rate based on 212 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.

What are common MOT failures on a Piaggio Vespa Primavera 125 Abs?

The most common MOT failure on the Piaggio Vespa Primavera 125 Abs is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include brake control has insufficient reserve travel.

What is the typical mileage of a Piaggio Vespa Primavera 125 Abs at MOT?

The median mileage at MOT for a Piaggio Vespa Primavera 125 Abs is 2,236 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 936 and 5,990 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.