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Y59 HGJ

2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

23,795 mi
Last recorded23,795 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)10,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 HGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 23,795 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 23,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 23,714 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 May 2024 23,633 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 7,831 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 30 Sep 2010 18,800 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

headlight at max adjustment

indicators alternate front - rear

oil leaks

Fail 22 Sep 2010 18,799 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

indicators alternate front - rear

oil leaks

Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,813 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 17,087 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 17,012 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 16,558 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 16,558 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 16,558 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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Y59 HGJ is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y59 HGJ, 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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Y59 HGJ is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 18 August 2001.

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