CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y343 MVT

2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Red Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,958 mi
Last recorded20,958 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)10,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 MVT
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 20,958 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 20,958 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 20,851 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 20,851 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 20,819 miles

all lights permanatly masked

Pass 18 Mar 2021 20,551 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 20,326 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 20,264 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 19,641 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 18,417 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 18,417 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 14,777 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 13,784 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 13,423 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 11,997 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 9,232 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 7,994 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 7,979 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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
Full Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y343 MVT is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y343 MVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y343 MVT?

You can check the full history of Y343 MVT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y343 MVT registered?

Y343 MVT is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 13 August 2001.

Is Y343 MVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y343 MVT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y343 MVT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y343 MVT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.