PIAGGIO VESPA LXV 125

124cc Petrol Class 1

#4087 of 5426 overall #94 of 136 PIAGGIOs #246 of 412 scooter bikes

76.8%

first-time pass rate

13.6%

failed outright

9,329

median miles at test

1,470

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2010–2025

The VESPA LXV 125's first-time pass rate has risen 15.9 points since 2010, 71.1% to 87.0%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the VESPA LXV 125's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%

A low-mileage VESPA LXV 125 passes first time 81.7% of the time; by 30k that's 66.7%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a VESPA LXV 125

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	109	26.6	1.3×
brakes	91	22.2	1.1×
lamps and reflectors	71	17.3	1.7×
tyres and wheels	50	12.2	1.5×
steering and suspension	32	7.8	0.6×
tyres	25	6.1	2.2×
structure and attachments	11	2.7	1.1×
fuel and exhaust	10	2.4	0.9×
reg plates and vin	6	1.5	0.7×
steering	5	1.2	0.8×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the VESPA LXV 125 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO VESPA, HONDA PCX 125, HONDA Vision 110).

PIAGGIO VESPA 80.7% pass · 287k tests HONDA PCX 125 81.1% pass · 88.6k tests HONDA Vision 110 78.2% pass · 50.6k tests YAMAHA NMAX 125 82.2% pass · 33.8k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the VESPA LXV 125.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2011 (86.8% pass). Weakest: 2009 (72.6%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

PIAGGIO VESPA LXV 125 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the PIAGGIO VESPA LXV 125 reliable?

The PIAGGIO VESPA LXV 125 is more reliable than average for its class: 76.8% of its 1,470 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4087 of 5426 models.

What does a VESPA LXV 125 fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 27% of all defects recorded against failed VESPA LXV 125 tests.

What is the best year of VESPA LXV 125 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2011-registered examples do best (86.8%) and 2009 worst (72.6%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a VESPA LXV 125 last?

The median VESPA LXV 125 shows 9,329 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 66.7% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.