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DBJ 459Y

1983 Piaggio Px 125

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,231 mi
Last recorded29,231 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1983 Piaggio Px 12518,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBJ 459Y
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 29,231 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 29,228 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 29,228 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

No stop light front brake

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 1,481 miles

Front Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Front suspension bottom bush slightly deteriated

Front tyre starting to split

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

One rear wheel fixing stud not fully in

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 1,481 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Front Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Front suspension bottom bush slightly deteriated

Front tyre starting to split

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

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

One rear wheel fixing stud not fully in

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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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DBJ 459Y is a 1983 Piaggio Px 125 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Piaggio Px 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 18,294 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 257 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DBJ 459Y, 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 43 years old, this Piaggio Px 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DBJ 459Y is a 1983 Piaggio Px 125, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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