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Y739 RCR

2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,645 mi
Last recorded9,645 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)10,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY739 RCR
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 9,645 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 8,408 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 7,422 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 7,422 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 7,302 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 7,302 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 7,224 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 7,005 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 6,744 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 6,239 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 5,517 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 5,516 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 4,736 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 3,788 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 378 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 3,784 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 3,784 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 May 2011 2,393 miles

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

Front brake hose pooly routed

Headlight lens missed

Horn poor

Fail 6 Mar 2007 735 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 735 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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Y739 RCR is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y739 RCR, 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 Y739 RCR registered?

Y739 RCR is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 17 March 2001.

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