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Y286 GWV

2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,814 mi
Last recorded14,814 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)10,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY286 GWV
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 14,814 miles

Rear registration plate security requires attension

headlamp aim on low limit

Pass 7 Sep 2016 14,804 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 14,804 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 14,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 14,103 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 13,475 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 13,454 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 13,145 miles

front pads appear to be getting low

Pass 6 Nov 2010 12,292 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 12,292 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 12,292 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 12,239 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 12,239 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 12,104 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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Y286 GWV 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 71.4%.

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 Y286 GWV, 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 Y286 GWV registered?

Y286 GWV is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 21 July 2001.

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