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YC51 URZ

2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,971 mi
Last recorded41,971 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)10,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 URZ
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 41,971 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 39,051 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front bearings slightly rough

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 37,165 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 37,153 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole body underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 37,153 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole body underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 36,787 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 36,787 miles

Offside Front Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 36,783 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements to small (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel foot pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released handle bar leaver (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 33,220 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 33,072 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 32,466 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 30,434 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 30,434 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 26,181 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 26,181 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 24,827 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 17,737 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 11,875 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 5,469 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 1,355 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 1,355 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 1,355 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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YC51 URZ is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YC51 URZ, 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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YC51 URZ is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 7 December 2001.

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