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BU51 TMV

2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

27,196 mi
Last recorded27,196 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)10,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 TMV
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 27,196 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 26,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

both tyres perishing

horn poor

oil leaks

Fail 7 Apr 2025 26,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both tyres perishing

horn poor

oil leaks

Pass 16 Jul 2021 26,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

both tyres perishing

oil leaks

Pass 21 Jul 2020 26,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyre perishing

Fail 20 Jul 2020 56,699 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Jul 2019 26,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 26,699 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 26,699 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2014 26,699 miles

exhaust noisey

freeplay in front wheel bearing

front tyre getting low

Pass 2 Aug 2013 26,543 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2012 26,037 miles

exhaust noisy

freeplay in front wheel bearing

Fail 26 Jun 2012 26,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

exhaust noisy

freeplay in front wheel bearing

Pass 26 May 2011 25,654 miles

freeplay in front bearing

horn poor

Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,622 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 23,376 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 May 2006 16,792 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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BU51 TMV is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 10,721 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 BU51 TMV, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU51 TMV registered?

BU51 TMV is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 30 October 2001.

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