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HF53 JWP

2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

14,856 mi
Last recorded14,856 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)11,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 JWP
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 14,856 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 14,459 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 14,459 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 14,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 13,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 13,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 13,453 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 13,301 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 12,966 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 12,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 12,248 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 12,054 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 11,739 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 11,739 miles

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

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 11,408 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 8,838 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 8,838 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 7,104 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 6,526 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 5,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 4,820 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 4,820 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 3,290 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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HF53 JWP is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 11,607 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 HF53 JWP, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF53 JWP is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 5 December 2003.

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