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Y97 DRB

2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

32,552 mi
Last recorded32,552 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)10,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 DRB
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 32,552 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 29,399 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 27,525 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 26,259 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 24,487 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 24,487 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 22,238 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 22,238 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 20,853 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 18,692 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 17,992 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 16,307 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 13,489 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 11,470 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 10,676 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 10,189 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 9,337 miles

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2009 8,136 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 6,390 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 6,390 miles

Front 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))

Pass 4 Aug 2007 3,496 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 2,839 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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Y97 DRB is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y97 DRB, 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 Y97 DRB registered?

Y97 DRB is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 1 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y97 DRB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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