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BU53 OBF

2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

15,742 mi
Last recorded15,742 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)11,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 OBF
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 15,742 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 15,413 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 15,284 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 15,118 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 15,007 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 14,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 14,505 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 14,201 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 14,076 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 14,034 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 13,612 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 13,024 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 11,983 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 10,395 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 10,395 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 8,870 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 8,567 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 7,850 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 66,381 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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BU53 OBF is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU53 OBF, 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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What year was BU53 OBF registered?

BU53 OBF is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 1 November 2003.

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