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V853 EWE

1999 Piaggio PK125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,346 mi
Last recorded12,346 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Piaggio PK12510,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV853 EWE
MakePiaggio
ModelPK125
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 12,346 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 12,346 miles

Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 12,346 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 12,342 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 12,346 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 12,346 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Nearside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 12,346 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 12,346 miles

Front Direction indicators not working left (1.5.1c)

Front Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 12,346 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 12,346 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 11,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 11,759 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 11,759 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 8,592 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 7,475 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 May 2007 6,452 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 6,389 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 6,350 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio PK125?

Based on 5,966 MOT tests across 708 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
708
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 68
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 66
Direction indicator not working 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 57
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 40
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V853 EWE is a 1999 Piaggio PK125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio PK125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 10,476 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 PK125 fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V853 EWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio PK125 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Piaggio PK125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V853 EWE registered?

V853 EWE is a 1999 Piaggio PK125, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V853 EWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V853 EWE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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