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Y271 PHL

2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

22,914 mi
Last recorded22,914 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)10,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 PHL
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 22,914 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 17,512 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 14,292 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 14,285 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 4,089 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 4,043 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 35,651 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 27,897 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 19,063 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 19,007 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 18,353 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 18,353 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 17,310 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 17,110 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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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Y271 PHL is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y271 PHL, 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 Y271 PHL registered?

Y271 PHL is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y271 PHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y271 PHL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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