Piaggio PX 125 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

1.2 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Piaggio PX 125 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning40.7%

   22 occurrences

2. 2.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.3%

   5 occurrences

3. 3.A lamp missing or inoperative9.3%

   5 occurrences

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements9.3%

   5 occurrences

5. 5.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED9.3%

   5 occurrences

6. 6.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements7.4%

   4 occurrences

7. 7.Audible warning sound not in accordance with requirements7.4%

   4 occurrences

8. 8.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement5.6%

   3 occurrences

9. 9.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.6%

   3 occurrences

10. 10.Headlamp emitted colour or intensity not in accordance with the requirements5.6%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.A tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall5.6%

    3 occurrences

12. 12.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements3.7%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Piaggio PX 125 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A wheel bearing with excessive play8.7%

   50 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements3.7%

   21 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.0%

   17 tests

4. 4.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted2.6%

   15 tests

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm1.9%

   11 tests

6. 6.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play1.6%

   9 tests

7. 7.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play1.4%

   8 tests

8. 8.Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements1.2%

   7 tests

What gets tested

The PX 125 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

12,997

Test classes

class 1: 559 · class 2: 13

Compare within the range

Other Piaggio motorcycles

• Piaggio Vespa86.8%
• Piaggio ZIP76.2% raw
• Piaggio Liberty 12576.3% raw
• Piaggio PX 125 (vespa)85.7% raw
• Piaggio PX 200 E90.6% raw
• Piaggio T589.1% raw
• All Piaggio motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Piaggio PX 125?

85.3% unadjusted, from 572 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Piaggio PX 125 fail its MOT on?

"A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" is recorded in 40.7% of failed Piaggio PX 125 tests, followed by "Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" (9.3%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Piaggio PX 125 usually have at its MOT?

12,997 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.