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BV51 BVT

2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

21,491 mi
Last recorded21,491 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)10,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 BVT
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 21,491 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 21,386 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 21,090 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 21,090 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 17,906 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 17,906 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 14,073 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 10,952 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 10,950 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 10,337 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 10,300 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 10,260 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 10,199 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 10,160 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 9,990 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 9,880 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 9,631 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 9,631 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 9,371 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 9,307 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 8,969 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 8,710 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 8,710 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 8,076 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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BV51 BVT is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BV51 BVT, 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 BV51 BVT registered?

BV51 BVT is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 17 November 2001.

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