MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Bike : Vespa : 125
Vespa 125
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1967 | 1 | 0% | Steering head bearings defective or have excessive wear or play. |
| 1982 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 1983 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 1984 | 1 | 0% | Direction indicator lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with requirements. |
| 1985 | 2 | 50% | Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp. |
| 1986 | 3 | 66.67% | Insufficient brake control reserve travel. |
| 1987 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 1989 | 2 | 50% | Number plate does not conform to requirements. |
| 1990 | 3 | 66.67% | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. |
| 1991 | 1 | 0% | Tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturer's sidewall instructions. |
| 1992 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1996 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% | Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely. |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% | Headlamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. |
| 2003 | 2 | 50% | Headlamp "dip" switch does not operate. |
| 2004 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2006 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% | Headlamp missing or inoperative. |
Tests: 30
Average Vespa 125 pass rate: 56.67%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Headlamp missing or inoperative. | 4.1.1(a)(ii) | Major | 31% |
| 2 | Headlamp aim unable to be tested. | 4.1.2(b) | Major | 23% |
| 3 | Steering head bearings defective or have excessive wear or play. | 2.2.2(f)(i) | Major | 15% |
| 4 | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. | 4.3.2(a)(iii) | Dangerous | 15% |
| 5 | Direction indicator lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with requirements. | 4.4.3(a) | Major | 8% |
| 6 | Wheels sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering. | 2.4(a) | Major | 8% |
| 7 | Insufficient brake control reserve travel. | 1.1.2(a) | Major | 8% |
| 8 | Horn not in accordance with requirements. | 7.7(c) | Major | 8% |
| 9 | Stop lamp showing white light to the rear or significantly reduced light intensity. | 4.3.3(a)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 10 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 8% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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