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HY03 CYZ

2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

26,714 mi
Last recorded26,714 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)11,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 CYZ
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 26,714 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 25,499 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 23,716 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 23,079 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 22,160 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 22,104 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak on offside engine rear cover. starting to splash on rear tyre.

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 21,832 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 21,832 miles

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

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 20,958 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 20,463 miles

Offside Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2017 20,436 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Offside Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2016 19,750 miles

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork leg (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

the spare tyre tread is close to the minimum limit

Fail 22 Jul 2016 19,750 miles

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork leg (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

the spare tyre tread is close to the minimum limit

Pass 11 Jul 2015 19,063 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

the front brake lever is slightly notchy in operation

Pass 8 Jul 2014 17,613 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 17,549 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 16,263 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 16,263 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 14,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 14,459 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 13,076 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Jul 2011 13,006 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Jul 2010 11,236 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 11,236 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 9,667 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 8,721 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 18,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 7,018 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 5,147 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2006 5,147 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2006

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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HY03 CYZ is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 HY03 CYZ, 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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HY03 CYZ is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 1 August 2003.

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