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FE51 URU

2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,817 mi
Last recorded22,817 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)10,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 URU
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 22,817 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 22,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 21,857 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 21,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 21,603 miles

Nearside Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock headlight cowl hits legsheild (2.1.4 (c))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock no steering stop on lefthand lock (2.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 21,416 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Seat lock defective

Shallow cracks between tread, Front tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2016 20,534 miles

Front and rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 1 May 2015 20,145 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 18,346 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 17,815 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 17,185 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 16,808 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 16,442 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,429 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 15,429 miles

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

Front Upper Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 13,889 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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FE51 URU is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FE51 URU, 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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FE51 URU is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 12 October 2001.

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