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Y398 DRR

2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)10,721 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY398 DRR
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025
Pass 27 Mar 2024 919 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 25,373 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 22,842 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 22,653 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 20,631 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 20,348 miles

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

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 18,986 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 17,414 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 17,088 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 16,987 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 16,680 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 16,064 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 14,956 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 14,812 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2007 10,351 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 8,346 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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Y398 DRR is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y398 DRR, 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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Y398 DRR is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 12 August 2001.

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