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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Vespa 125. Check any 125 by registration number below.

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62.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-27.8%

vs Vespa Avg

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Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Vespa 125 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Vespa 125 has an average MOT pass rate of 62.5%, which is 27.8 percentage points below the Vespa brand average of 90.3%. This suggests the 125 can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

Before buying a used Vespa 125, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Vespa 125 performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 16 vehicles

62.5%Below Average
Vespa average: 90.3%
Mileage at 5yr

11k mi

Other Vespa Models

Compare MOT reliability across Vespa models.

Vespa Unclassified

88.9% pass rate

Vespa Douglas

90.2% pass rate

Vespa Tx200

91.7% pass rate

Vespa T5

95.5% pass rate

Vespa P200e

100.0% pass rate

Vespa Px125

94.6% pass rate

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Vespa 125 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Vespa 125 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Vespa 125?
The average MOT pass rate for the Vespa 125 is 62.5% compared to the Vespa average of 90.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Vespa 125?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Vespa 125 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 62.5%, the Vespa 125 is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Vespa 125?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Vespa 125?
Typical mileage for the Vespa 125: 11,488 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 125 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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