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VE51 PAP

2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

24,740 mi
Last recorded24,740 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)10,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 PAP
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2025 24,740 miles

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

Number plate slightly small

Pass 3 Jun 2024 24,621 miles

Rear number plate a bit small

Pass 21 Apr 2023 24,552 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 24,450 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 24,378 miles

Rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 8 Jun 2019 24,170 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 23,899 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 23,588 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 23,468 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 23,468 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 22,719 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 21,346 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 21,346 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,574 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 19,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 19,364 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 19,239 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 17,280 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 14,957 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 11,594 miles

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

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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VE51 PAP is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 VE51 PAP, 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.

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What year was VE51 PAP registered?

VE51 PAP is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 7 September 2001.

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