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BCV 833V

1979 Piaggio Px 125

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

39,169 mi
Last recorded39,169 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1979 Piaggio Px 12516,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCV 833V
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 39,169 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 39,156 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 39,140 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 39,140 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 38,982 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 38,825 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 38,825 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 38,825 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 38,825 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute both (1.5.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 38,825 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 38,298 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 38,298 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 37,361 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,907 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 35,628 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Px 125?

Based on 20,232 MOT tests across 2,248 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
469
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
2,248
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 257
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 197
Direction indicator not working 182
Direction indicators not working 144
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 121
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BCV 833V is a 1979 Piaggio Px 125 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1979 Piaggio Px 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 16,681 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Px 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 257 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCV 833V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Px 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 47 years old, this Piaggio Px 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BCV 833V is a 1979 Piaggio Px 125, first registered on 9 October 1979.

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