Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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 2004 Piaggio Px 125 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 137 vehicles, the 2004 Piaggio Px 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 84.2%, 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 2004 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 (2004)

137 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.2% first-time pass rate

2004 Piaggio Px 125

CarHunch analysed 137 real MOT records for the 2004 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 2004 Piaggio PX 125 passes its MOT first time in 84.2% of cases, which is a solid 4.2 percentage points above the UK average—a reassuring result for a nearly two-decade-old scooter. However, nearly one in five of these machines (19.7%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, so structural or brake issues do crop up often enough to warrant a careful pre-purchase inspection.

These scooters are running low mileage relative to their age, averaging just 10,723 miles, which explains why they're holding up reasonably well on test. The typical failure count of 1.65 per vehicle and 3.7 advisories suggests wear on consumables and minor corrosion are the main culprits rather than catastrophic problems—so before committing, ask the seller for the full MOT history and get any advisory items checked over by a trusted mechanic.

We have limited data for the 2004 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

84.2%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

19.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.65

Over 9.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 6k–14k

For context

These stats describe 137 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 137 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 19.7% 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 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.

9,579

typical

5,821

low mileage

14,118

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Piaggio Px 125 vehicles fall between 5,821 and 14,118 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,821 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.

✓ 5,821–14,118 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Piaggio Px 125s sit.

⚠ Over 19,059 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Piaggio Px 125 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 57% of 2004 Piaggio Px 125s are still active.

37 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 57% 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

9.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.65

Avg failures per vehicle

3.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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