Piaggio Px 125 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Piaggio Px 125 reliable? We analysed 20,232 real MOT tests across 2,248 vehicles to find out.
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The Piaggio Px 125 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies and direction indicator not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Piaggio Px 125.
Piaggio Px 125 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Piaggio Px 125. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Piaggio Px 125 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Piaggio Px 125 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Piaggio Px 125 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Piaggio Px 125 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Piaggio Px 125 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Piaggio Px 125 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Piaggio Px 125 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Piaggio Px 125 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 60 | 80.0% | 6,070 | 13,740 | 32,178 |
| 2012 | 85 | 87.1% | 3,059 | 6,470 | 13,173 |
| 2011 | 92 | 82.6% | 4,172 | 13,379 | 19,922 |
| 2009 | 129 | 84.5% | 7,287 | 13,088 | 18,012 |
| 2008 | 1,155 | 86.1% | 4,188 | 8,019 | 15,789 |
| 2007 | 1,713 | 87.4% | 4,319 | 8,512 | 13,845 |
| 2006 | 1,196 | 86.4% | 4,924 | 9,625 | 16,772 |
| 2005 | 1,305 | 83.5% | 5,698 | 11,172 | 17,480 |
| 2004 | 1,491 | 83.0% | 6,010 | 10,409 | 17,447 |
| 2003 | 2,163 | 84.0% | 5,489 | 11,755 | 18,803 |
| 2002 | 2,519 | 82.3% | 6,752 | 12,814 | 21,998 |
| 2001 | 2,063 | 83.1% | 5,958 | 10,103 | 18,206 |
| 2000 | 1,439 | 83.1% | 4,946 | 8,643 | 13,298 |
| 1999 | 700 | 81.7% | 5,566 | 10,189 | 16,752 |
| 1998 | 144 | 84.0% | 12,488 | 19,097 | 25,824 |
| 1997 | 175 | 76.6% | 7,435 | 14,667 | 22,972 |
| 1996 | 67 | 76.1% | 9,042 | 19,439 | 27,648 |
| 1995 | 114 | 75.4% | 8,995 | 14,100 | 21,645 |
| 1994 | 162 | 86.4% | 13,510 | 19,084 | 25,036 |
| 1993 | 51 | 80.4% | 11,502 | 26,351 | 38,255 |
How Long Does a Piaggio Px 125 Last?
Based on 2,248 Piaggio Px 125 vehicles on UK roads.
Piaggio Px 125 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Piaggio Px 125 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Piaggio Px 125
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.9% MOT pass rate from 107 tests
69.8% MOT pass rate from 86 tests
The best year to buy a used Piaggio Px 125 is 1990, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.9% across 107 tests. The 1979 model year has the lowest pass rate at 69.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Piaggio Px 125 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piaggio Px 125 THIS CAR | 83.3% | 20,232 | 11,284 mi | 46 yrs |
| Piaggio Vespa | 83.8% | 355,016 | 10,772 mi | 30 yrs |
| Piaggio Zip | 77% | 101,622 | 9,391 mi | 29 yrs |
| Piaggio Nrg | 72.9% | 52,129 | 10,153 mi | 27 yrs |
| Mitsubishi Challenger | 68.6% | 31,992 | 109,262 mi | 30 yrs |
Compared to the Piaggio Vespa (83.8% pass rate) and the Piaggio Zip (77.0% pass rate), the Piaggio Px 125 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Piaggio Px 125Should you buy a used Piaggio Px 125?
The Piaggio Px 125 has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.3% across 20,232 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Piaggio Px 125 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (257 recorded failures), stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (197), and direction indicator not working (182). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Piaggio Px 125 owner drives around 469 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Piaggio Px 125 models stay on UK roads for around 46 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.