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BU03 XJT

2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

5,077 mi
Last recorded5,077 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)11,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 XJT
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 5,077 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 5,077 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 5,045 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 4,991 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 4,991 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 4,965 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 4,526 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 3,404 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 3,404 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 2,333 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 216 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 28,905 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 28,904 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2015 28,784 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 28,594 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 28,300 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 28,272 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 24,584 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 22,779 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 May 2011 22,779 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 19,885 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 18,007 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 17,105 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 17,105 miles

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

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 14,177 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 14,177 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 13,713 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)?

Based on 41,388 MOT tests across 4,034 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
565
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
4,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 589
Direction indicator not working 420
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 373
Direction indicators not working 312
Headlamp aim too high 309
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BU03 XJT is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 11,607 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 589 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 XJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU03 XJT is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 11 April 2003.

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