Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2002 Piaggio Px 125?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2002 Piaggio Px 125?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2002 Piaggio Px 125?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2002 Piaggio Px 125 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 232 vehicles, the 2002 Piaggio Px 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 83.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2002 Piaggio Px 125?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Piaggio Px 125 (2002)

232 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.5% first-time pass rate

2002 Piaggio Px 125

CarHunch analysed 232 real MOT records for the 2002 Piaggio Px 125. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2002 Piaggio PX 125 passes its first MOT attempt 83.5% of the time, just above the UK average of 80%, suggesting broadly reliable scooter mechanics—though the 18.5% of vehicles that have recorded dangerous defects is worth noting as a buyer concern, particularly around braking or control systems on an older two-wheeler. The median mileage of 11,523 miles is quite low for a 22-year-old machine, indicating many examples have been cherished or stored rather than thrashed, which likely explains the decent pass rate. On the flip side, these scooters average 1.78 failures and 3.8 advisories per test, pointing to wear in consumables and ancillaries rather than catastrophic failures; a pre-purchase inspection should focus on the brake system, tyres, lights, and exhaust given this pattern. If you're considering one, budget for routine maintenance and get any candidate thoroughly checked by a scooter-specialist mechanic before committing.

We have limited data for the 2002 Piaggio Px 125 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

83.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

18.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.78

Over 10.2 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

12k

Middle half: 6k–19k

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These stats describe 232 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 232 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 18.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,197 Piaggio Px 125 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 23.4%

513

Blue 17.9%

394

White 15.4%

338

Silver 13.2%

290

Green 11%

242

Red 9%

197

Grey 2.7%

Beige 2.3%

Orange 1.7%

Yellow 1.2%

Cream 1.1%

Purple 1.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2002 Piaggio Px 125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

11,523

typical

6,162

low mileage

18,711

high mileage

Half of all 2002 Piaggio Px 125 vehicles fall between 6,162 and 18,711 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,162 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 6,162–18,711 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2002 Piaggio Px 125s sit.

⚠ Over 25,259 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2002 Piaggio Px 125 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 58% of 2002 Piaggio Px 125s are still active.

64 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 58% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

10.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.78

Avg failures per vehicle

3.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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