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FD51 MKL

2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,943 mi
Last recorded8,943 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)10,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 MKL
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 8,943 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 1,940 miles

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 1,891 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 2 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 3,006 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 2,012 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 212 miles

Recent speedo fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 11,800 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 4,668 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 4,668 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,735 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,732 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 33,625 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 28,561 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 26,684 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 23,106 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

tyres flat

Pass 7 Oct 2006 15,970 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 12,756 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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FD51 MKL is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD51 MKL, 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 FD51 MKL registered?

FD51 MKL is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is FD51 MKL safe to buy?

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