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V297 DBV

1999 Piaggio Px 125

Grey Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,943 mi
Last recorded18,943 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Px 12510,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV297 DBV
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 18,943 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2026 18,943 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 18,923 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 18,759 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 18,223 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 18,223 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 18,133 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 17,899 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 17,534 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 16,955 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 15,856 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 15,856 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 14,663 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 13,154 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 11,349 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 11,207 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 11,195 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 10,068 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 10,068 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 9,253 miles

center front (leg shield center)motor c ycle stricture slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2006 9,241 miles

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

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Centre Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 7,735 miles

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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V297 DBV is a 1999 Piaggio Px 125 in Grey with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio Px 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 10,189 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 V297 DBV, 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 27 years old, this Piaggio Px 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V297 DBV is a 1999 Piaggio Px 125, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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