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Y308 FTT

2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

766 mi
Last recorded766 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)10,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY308 FTT
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 766 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 207 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 8 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2015 13,087 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 13,087 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 19 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 19 miles

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 19 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 20,696 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Non standard machine/front forks/wheel/brakes - less than standard left to right lock.

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 18,040 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 14,832 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 14,832 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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Y308 FTT is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y308 FTT, 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 Y308 FTT registered?

Y308 FTT is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 12 July 2001.

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