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RK51 KVS

2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

21,457 mi
Last recorded21,457 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)10,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 KVS
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 21,457 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 21,457 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 19,977 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 17,723 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 16,143 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 16,143 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 14,362 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 13,107 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 11,939 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 10,463 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 9,382 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre as slight cracks on walls

Pass 27 Jul 2010 9,382 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre as slight cracks on walls

Pass 26 Jun 2009 8,815 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 8,762 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 8,443 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 May 2007 7,842 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 7,160 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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RK51 KVS is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RK51 KVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RK51 KVS?

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What year was RK51 KVS registered?

RK51 KVS is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is RK51 KVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK51 KVS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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