Piaggio Vespa Px 125 My11 (2012)
2012 Piaggio Vespa Px 125 My11
CarHunch analysed 125 real MOT records for the 2012 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 badly on its first MOT attempt, with just 54.8% passing versus the UK average of 80%—a significant red flag that suggests these scooters arrive at test with genuine issues rather than freak failures. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 7.2%, so you're not looking at safety nightmares, but expect to budget for repairs before that first pass.
At under 10,000 miles on average, these are low-mileage machines, yet they're still racking up 0.55 failures and 1.1 advisories per vehicle, pointing to age-related deterioration rather than hard use. If you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection done by a Vespa specialist—don't assume a low-mileage scooter is trouble-free.
What to check before buying a 2012 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.
Before you buy a Piaggio Vespa Px 125 My11
MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.
CarHunch may earn a small commission if you buy via these links — at no extra cost to you.
Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (94%) | 118 | 52.5% | 0.55 |
| Other (6%) | 7 | 93.7% | 0.57 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 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 2012 Piaggio Vespa Px 125 My11 vehicles fall between 4,268 and 11,462 miles.
2012 Piaggio Vespa Px 125 My11 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 32 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (47% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
Found a specific Piaggio Vespa Px 125 My11?
Enter the reg to see its individual MOT history, AI Hunches, and how it compares to this cohort.
Other model years — Piaggio Vespa Px 125 My11: