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D780 CAV

1987 Piaggio Px 125

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,474 mi
Last recorded25,474 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 1987 Piaggio Px 12511,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD780 CAV
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 25,474 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

poor running of machine at low revs

Pass 7 Jun 2019 25,323 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 25,175 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 24,952 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 24,952 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2011 24,521 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 24,521 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 23,753 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 23,070 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Px 125?

Based on 20,232 MOT tests across 2,248 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
469
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
2,248
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 257
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 197
Direction indicator not working 182
Direction indicators not working 144
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 121
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D780 CAV is a 1987 Piaggio Px 125 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1987 Piaggio Px 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 11,266 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 257 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D780 CAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Px 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 39 years old, this Piaggio Px 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D780 CAV registered?

D780 CAV is a 1987 Piaggio Px 125, first registered on 29 May 1987.

Is D780 CAV safe to buy?

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