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SN53 HWM

2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,301 mi
Last recorded20,301 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)11,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 HWM
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 20,301 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 20,086 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 20,086 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 19,688 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 19,400 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 19,400 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 16,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 16,704 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 14,583 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 13,185 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 12,976 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 12,087 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 11,306 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 4,572 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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SN53 HWM is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SN53 HWM, 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 SN53 HWM registered?

SN53 HWM is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 22 October 2003.

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