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RX53 YDR

2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

1,581 mi
Last recorded1,581 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)11,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 YDR
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 1,581 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2026 1,580 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust lightly rubbing rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2025 1,551 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 1,474 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 1,422 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 1,360 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 1,194 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 1,095 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 1,029 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 910 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 849 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 627 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 611 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 594 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Gear selector stiff

Pass 5 Dec 2009 585 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 585 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 525 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 496 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 496 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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RX53 YDR is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 11,607 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX53 YDR, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX53 YDR registered?

RX53 YDR is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is RX53 YDR safe to buy?

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