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Y196 TGT

2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,174 mi
Last recorded9,174 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)10,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 TGT
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 9,174 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 8,533 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 6,967 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 6,967 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 6,967 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 6,967 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 May 2017 6,767 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 31 May 2017 6,767 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 25 May 2016 6,967 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 6,967 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 6,967 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 6,967 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 6,929 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 May 2011 4,298 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 9 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 1 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 13,723 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 13,723 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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Y196 TGT is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y196 TGT, 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 Y196 TGT registered?

Y196 TGT is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 14 August 2001.

Is Y196 TGT safe to buy?

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