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Y56 CGT

2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

18,797 mi
Last recorded18,797 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)10,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 CGT
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 18,797 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 18,712 miles

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

Rear brake drum slightly distorted

Fail 24 Aug 2011 18,708 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Rear brake drum slightly distorted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 18,133 miles

oil leak right side of engine, spreading onto brake components.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 18,127 miles

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

oil leak right side of engine, spreading onto brake components.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 17,770 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 17,748 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 16,815 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 16,808 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,792 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 16,788 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 16,198 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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Y56 CGT is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y56 CGT, 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 Y56 CGT registered?

Y56 CGT is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 24 March 2001.

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