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HW51 FFL

2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

865 mi
Last recorded865 miles
Recorded on13 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

RegistrationHW51 FFL
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 865 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024
Pass 3 May 2022
Pass 27 Aug 2020 9,376 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 7,295 miles

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

Rear brake pedal has advance travel

Pass 5 Apr 2018 1,657 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 17,050 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 11,741 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 15,397 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 15,397 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 13,797 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 13,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 13,797 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 13,797 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2011
Fail 20 Oct 2011 12,899 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Advise new no plate

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 11,045 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 9,882 miles

Front tyre wearing unevenly, signs of perishing on side walls.

Pass 26 Jan 2008 8,292 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 7,117 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 5,835 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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HW51 FFL is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HW51 FFL, 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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HW51 FFL is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 27 September 2001.

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