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D898 DOT

1986 Piaggio Px 125

Purple Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,853 mi
Last recorded48,853 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Piaggio Px 12514,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD898 DOT
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125
Year1986
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 48,853 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 48,705 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 48,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 48,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 47,846 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 47,574 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 47,082 miles

Front Shock absorber slightly stiff

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight noise too (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 46,369 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2016 42,885 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 41,549 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 41,549 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 40,369 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 40,366 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 39,198 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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D898 DOT is a 1986 Piaggio Px 125 in Purple with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1986 Piaggio Px 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 14,453 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 D898 DOT, 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 40 years old, this Piaggio Px 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D898 DOT registered?

D898 DOT is a 1986 Piaggio Px 125, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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