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HX53 HJV

2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

4,019 mi
Last recorded4,019 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)11,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 HJV
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 4,019 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 4,019 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 3,524 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber slightly damaged - rusty

Fail 10 May 2022 3,524 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber slightly damaged - rusty

Registration plate incorrect Wrong colour (0.1 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 3,335 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 18,827 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2012 16,802 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 16,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 15,078 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear tyre pressures low

number plate damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2009 12,453 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

numberplate slightly damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2009 12,451 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

numberplate slightly damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2008 12,425 miles
Fail 27 May 2007 8,277 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 May 2007 8,277 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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HX53 HJV is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HX53 HJV, 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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What year was HX53 HJV registered?

HX53 HJV is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 8 September 2003.

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