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HY03 EAM

2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,704 mi
Last recorded29,704 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)11,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 29,704 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 29,202 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 28,591 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 28,091 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 27,587 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 27,181 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 26,862 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 26,272 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 25,757 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 25,757 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 22,935 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 21,876 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 21,195 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 21,195 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 19,994 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 19,994 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 18,355 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 17,608 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 16,831 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 16,354 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 12,005 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 12,005 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 7,077 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2007 7,071 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 6,251 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 6,251 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

slight play @ front top shock mount

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 EAM is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EAM, 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 EAM is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 4 July 2003.

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