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YJ51 FME

2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,105 mi
Last recorded22,105 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)10,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 FME
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 22,105 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 22,023 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 21,984 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 21,890 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 21,805 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 21,805 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 21,805 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 21,805 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 21,805 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 21,799 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 21,489 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,908 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 20,140 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 20,140 miles

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 12,200 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 11,905 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Oil leak

suspect rear hub leaking oil?????

Pass 17 Oct 2008 20,020 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 6,363 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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YJ51 FME is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YJ51 FME, 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 YJ51 FME registered?

YJ51 FME is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 1 September 2001.

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