Piaggio Vespa Px 125 My11 (2011)
2011 Piaggio Vespa Px 125 My11
CarHunch analysed 207 real MOT records for the 2011 Piaggio Vespa Px 125 My11. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This Vespa struggles with MOT reliability, passing on first attempt just 66.8% of the time against the UK average of 80%—a significant gap that suggests mechanical issues are common in this cohort. With 11.1% of vehicles having experienced dangerous defects, buyers should factor in regular maintenance costs and thorough pre-purchase inspections.
The median mileage of 7,565 miles is genuinely low for a 2011 machine, suggesting these are leisure scooters rather than daily commuters, yet they still average 0.79 failures per test, indicating age-related wear trumps usage. Before buying, get a full mechanical inspection by a Vespa specialist, as the 1.9 average advisories per vehicle show incremental problems accumulating that could compound into bigger repairs.
What to check before buying a 2011 Piaggio Vespa Px 125 My11
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 203 | 66.3% | 0.79 |
| Other (2%) | 4 | 91.7% | 0.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Piaggio Vespa Px 125 My11 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Piaggio Vespa Px 125 My11 vehicles fall between 4,575 and 14,375 miles.
2011 Piaggio Vespa Px 125 My11 — Still on the Road
74 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 59% 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.
MOT History Averages
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