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HW52 ETU

2002 Piaggio B125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

500 mi
Last recorded500 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio B12510,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 ETU
MakePiaggio
ModelB125
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 500 miles

modified bike

Fail 11 Aug 2025 499 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

modified bike

Pass 5 Sep 2023 40 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 37 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Sep 2020 11 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Front mudguard missing

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

bodywork missing

Pass 5 Mar 2014

rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Mar 2014

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

rear tyre perished

Fail 31 Dec 2012 1,885 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 1,885 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007
Fail 19 Sep 2007

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 3,886 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio B125?

Based on 5,567 MOT tests across 770 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
1,289
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
770
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 160
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 94
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 84
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 80
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
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HW52 ETU is a 2002 Piaggio B125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio B125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 10,158 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 B125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW52 ETU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio B125 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Piaggio B125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HW52 ETU registered?

HW52 ETU is a 2002 Piaggio B125, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is HW52 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW52 ETU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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