Piaggio PX 125 (vespa) MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

0.8 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 (vespa) 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 functioning46.9%

   46 occurrences

2. 2.A lamp missing or inoperative14.3%

   14 occurrences

3. 3.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements10.2%

   10 occurrences

4. 4.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released9.2%

   9 occurrences

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements9.2%

   9 occurrences

6. 6.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED9.2%

   9 occurrences

7. 7.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.1%

   7 occurrences

8. 8.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.1%

   7 occurrences

9. 9.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements6.1%

   6 occurrences

10. 10.Audible warning sound not in accordance with requirements5.1%

    5 occurrences

11. 11.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play5.1%

    5 occurrences

12. 12.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED5.1%

    5 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Piaggio PX 125 (vespa) tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A wheel bearing with excessive play5.4%

   64 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.8%

   57 tests

3. 3.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted2.5%

   30 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.7%

   20 tests

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

   18 tests

6. 6.A main load-bearing structural member corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced1.4%

   16 tests

7. 7.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play1.4%

   16 tests

8. 8.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play1.1%

   13 tests

What gets tested

The PX 125 (vespa) fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

12,758

Test classes

class 1: 1,166 · class 2: 12

Compare within the range

Other Piaggio motorcycles

• Piaggio Vespa86.8%
• Piaggio ZIP76.2% raw
• Piaggio Liberty 12576.3% raw
• Piaggio PX 200 E90.6% raw
• Piaggio T589.1% raw
• Piaggio FLY79.6% raw
• All Piaggio motorcycles

Common questions

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

85.7% unadjusted, from 1,178 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Piaggio PX 125 (vespa) 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 46.9% of failed Piaggio PX 125 (vespa) tests, followed by "A lamp missing or inoperative" (14.3%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

12,758 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.