Vespa (douglas) Px125 MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 2,306 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 19.2%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Vespa (douglas) Px125 MOT Reliability Overview
The Vespa (douglas) Px125 is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 2,306 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 16 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.8% and a failure rate of 19.2%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Vespa (douglas) Px125 earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Vespa (douglas) Px125 presents for MOT with approximately 16,331 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2001 models achieve the highest pass rate at 91.7%, while 1991 models have the lowest at 69.8%. This 21.9 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Vespa (douglas) Px125 is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, affecting 12.4% of all tests. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. The second most common issue is Motorcycle steering and suspension at 6.9%. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors rounds out the top three at 5.9%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 15.6% | 359 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 7.6% | 176 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Brakes | 6.6% | 152 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 5.9% | 135 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 3.4% | 78 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin | 1.4% | 33 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Suspension | 1.4% | 32 |
| 8 | Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust | 1.3% | 29 |
| 9 | Motorcycle Body And Structure | 1.0% | 23 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 0.7% | 17 |
| 11 | Motorcycle Tyres | 0.7% | 16 |
| 12 | Motorcycle Steering | 0.5% | 11 |
| 13 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.4% | 9 |
| 14 | Motorcycle Driving Controls | 0.2% | 5 |
| 15 | Items Not Tested | 0.2% | 4 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 16,331 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 9.53 | 15.6% | 359 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 4.67 | 7.6% | 176 |
| Motorcycle brakes | 4.04 | 6.6% | 152 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 3.58 | 5.9% | 135 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 2.07 | 3.4% | 78 |
| Motorcycle reg plates and vin | 0.88 | 1.4% | 33 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 0.85 | 1.4% | 32 |
| Motorcycle fuel and exhaust | 0.77 | 1.3% | 29 |
| Motorcycle body and structure | 0.61 | 1.0% | 23 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 0.45 | 0.7% | 17 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 0.42 | 0.7% | 16 |
| Motorcycle steering | 0.29 | 0.5% | 11 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.24 | 0.4% | 9 |
| Motorcycle driving controls | 0.13 | 0.2% | 5 |
| Items Not Tested | 0.11 | 0.2% | 4 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Vespa (douglas) Px125 has 16,331 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Vespa (douglas) Px125 has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 11.76% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Vespa (douglas) Px125 MOT Data
The Vespa (douglas) Px125 is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 2,306 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 16 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.8% and a failure rate of 19.2%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Vespa (douglas) Px125 owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle lighting and signalling and motorcycle steering and suspension for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Px125 is likely to perform.
Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 12.4% of failures
Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 12.4% of MOT failures on the Vespa (douglas) Px125. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Motorcycle steering and suspension — 6.9% of failures
Motorcycle steering and suspension issues account for 6.9% of MOT failures on the Vespa (douglas) Px125. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 5.9% of failures
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 5.9% of MOT failures on the Vespa (douglas) Px125. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Vespa (douglas) Px125?
Based on 2,306 MOT tests in our database, the Vespa (douglas) Px125 has an overall pass rate of 80.8% (19.2% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Vespa (douglas) Px125?
The top 3 reasons a Vespa (douglas) Px125 fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (12.4%), 2. Motorcycle steering and suspension (6.9%), 3. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (5.9%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Vespa (douglas) Px125 reliable?
With a 19.2% MOT failure rate, the Px125 is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Vespa (douglas) Px125?
Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle lighting and signalling (12.4%); Motorcycle steering and suspension (6.9%); Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (5.9%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.