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G850 VDL

1989 Piaggio Px 125

Green Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

26,886 mi
Last recorded26,886 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Piaggio Px 12516,937 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG850 VDL
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 26,886 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 26,851 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 26,835 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 26,835 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 26,717 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,432 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 282,962 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 26,342 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 26,156 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2012 26,156 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Fail 3 May 2012 26,156 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011
Fail 12 Mar 2011 25,468 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 25,422 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,422 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 25,422 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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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G850 VDL is a 1989 Piaggio Px 125 in Green with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1989 Piaggio Px 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 16,937 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 G850 VDL, 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 37 years old, this Piaggio Px 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G850 VDL is a 1989 Piaggio Px 125, first registered on 1 October 1989.

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