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P618 BFX

1997 Piaggio Px 125

Blue Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

23,938 mi
Last recorded23,938 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Px 12514,667 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 BFX
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 23,938 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 23,927 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 23,899 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 23,661 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 23,503 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 23,377 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 23,337 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 23,308 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 23,013 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 22,617 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 21,838 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 20,658 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 20,552 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 20,336 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 20,103 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 20,103 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 19,154 miles

mud flap insecure

spare tyre worn and flat

Fail 18 Jun 2013 19,154 miles

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

air hose split

mud flap insecure

spare tyre worn and flat

Pass 15 Sep 2011 19,125 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 19,125 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 18,659 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 18,659 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 17,978 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 17,970 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,169 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 16,350 miles

Front Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 16,350 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 15,491 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 15,491 miles

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

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
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P618 BFX is a 1997 Piaggio Px 125 in Blue with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 P618 BFX, 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.

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What year was P618 BFX registered?

P618 BFX is a 1997 Piaggio Px 125, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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