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V229 KGH

2000 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

18,661 mi
Last recorded18,661 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)9,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 KGH
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 18,661 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 18,661 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 18,661 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 18,517 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear underside frame rusty (nr shock mount) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 18,103 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing front shock soft (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear underside frame rusty and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 17,628 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 17,134 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 16,526 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 16,025 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 15,182 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 12,400 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 14,200 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 13,071 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 8,535 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

throttle stiff

Pass 20 Mar 2012 1,912 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 10,585 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2009 10,241 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 9,946 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 8,622 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 8,093 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 6,514 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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V229 KGH is a 2000 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 9,079 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 V229 KGH, 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 26 years old, this Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V229 KGH is a 2000 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 21 April 2000.

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