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R423 RAU

1997 Piaggio Px 125

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,173 mi
Last recorded76,173 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Px 12514,667 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 RAU
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 76,173 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 76,173 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 19,159 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 19,159 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 18,732 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 13,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 13,880 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 11,103 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 6,660 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 5,599 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 5,594 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

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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R423 RAU 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 63.6%.

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 R423 RAU, 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 R423 RAU registered?

R423 RAU is a 1997 Piaggio Px 125, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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