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EJ02 SVU

2002 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

5,603 mi
Last recorded5,603 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)12,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 SVU
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 5,603 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 5,416 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 5,342 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 5,329 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 5,299 miles

Rear Brake light no wiring from new

Pass 10 Aug 2018 5,291 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 5,291 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 4,506 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 4,506 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2012
Pass 24 Sep 2011 27,786 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 21,950 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 17,465 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 17,412 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)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 12,833 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 12,686 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 11,199 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 7,321 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 7,321 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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EJ02 SVU is a 2002 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 12,310 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 EJ02 SVU, 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 24 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 EJ02 SVU registered?

EJ02 SVU is a 2002 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 30 July 2002.

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The MOT history for EJ02 SVU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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