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R101 ABY

1998 Vespa PX125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,289 mi
Last recorded43,289 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 ABY
MakeVespa
ModelPX125
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 43,289 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 43,108 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 41,828 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 40,940 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 40,688 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 40,465 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Jun 2016 39,034 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 38,438 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 38,438 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 37,532 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa PX125?

Based on 1,317 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
422
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 21
Direction indicators not working 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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R101 ABY is a 1998 Vespa PX125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

The most common reason a Vespa PX125 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R101 ABY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa PX125 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 28 years old, this Vespa PX125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of R101 ABY?

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What year was R101 ABY registered?

R101 ABY is a 1998 Vespa PX125, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R101 ABY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 ABY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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