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Y78 BJT

2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,366 mi
Last recorded49,366 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)10,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 BJT
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 49,366 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 48,895 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 47,170 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 46,330 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 46,329 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 45,635 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 44,947 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 43,557 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 41,700 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 38,732 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 37,544 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 36,307 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 33,688 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 29,581 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 29,581 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 26,315 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,960 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 25,605 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 24,661 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 23,066 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,066 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 21,783 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 20,494 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 18,461 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

rear brake slight noise in operation

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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Y78 BJT is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y78 BJT, 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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Y78 BJT is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 4 June 2001.

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