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R496 NCH

1997 Piaggio Px 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

287 mi
Last recorded287 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Px 12514,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 NCH
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 287 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 287 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2023 221 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 2 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 4,018 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 2,720 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 2,018 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 1,998 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 11 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 12,000 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 8,933 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 7,861 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 7,861 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 6,631 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 6,543 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 5,918 miles

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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R496 NCH is a 1997 Piaggio Px 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R496 NCH, 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 R496 NCH registered?

R496 NCH is a 1997 Piaggio Px 125, first registered on 23 August 1997.

Is R496 NCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R496 NCH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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