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PM51 MOD

2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

22,269 mi
Last recorded22,269 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)10,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM51 MOD
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 22,269 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 21,875 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 20,491 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 20,449 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 18,759 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 18,743 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 17,706 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 15,707 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 13,290 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 13,286 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 23,769 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 23,769 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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))

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 18,963 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 18,963 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 13,799 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 13,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 8,009 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 8,009 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 6,049 miles

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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PM51 MOD is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 10,721 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 PM51 MOD, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PM51 MOD is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 5 September 2001.

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