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EO51 HYC

2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

656 mi
Last recorded656 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)10,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 HYC
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 656 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 16 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 23,934 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 23,934 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 21,335 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 19,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 18,968 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 17,112 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 17,108 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 12,452 miles

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

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 12,452 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 9,717 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 9,717 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 9,717 miles

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

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 9,717 miles

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

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 9,717 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 9,073 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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EO51 HYC is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EO51 HYC, 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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EO51 HYC is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 3 September 2001.

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