CarVerify

Free Car Check

P45 DSA

1997 Piaggio Px 125

Red Petrol 123cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,674 mi
Last recorded14,674 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Px 12514,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 DSA
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 14,674 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 14,667 miles

Front Front wheel bearings slightly rumbly when rotated

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp pulsate when indicators used (4.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp pulsate when indicators used (4.2.3 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 14,674 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Front wheel bearings slightly rumbly when rotated

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp pulsate when indicators used (4.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp pulsate when indicators used (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 14,675 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly affected when lights on (4.4.3 (b))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly affected when indicators used (4.2.3 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly rough on rotation (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly affected when indicators used (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 14,662 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 14,250 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 14,066 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 14,066 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen dip/main wrong way around (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 13,473 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 13,473 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 3,136 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Px 125?

Based on 20,232 MOT tests across 2,248 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
469
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
2,248
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 257
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 197
Direction indicator not working 182
Direction indicators not working 144
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 121
Full Piaggio Px 125 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P45 DSA is a 1997 Piaggio Px 125 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Px 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 14,667 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 257 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P45 DSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Px 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 29 years old, this Piaggio Px 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P45 DSA?

You can check the full history of P45 DSA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P45 DSA registered?

P45 DSA is a 1997 Piaggio Px 125, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P45 DSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P45 DSA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P45 DSA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P45 DSA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.