Model report · 2005–2025
VESPA (DOUGLAS) PX150
149cc
Petrol
Class 1
82.8%
first-time pass rate
6.5%
failed outright
15,246
median miles at test
186
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the PX150's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 73.4%
A low-mileage PX150 passes first time 81.7% of the time; by 20k that's 82.1%.
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 PX150
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
5 | 29.4 |
| steering and suspension |
|
4 | 23.5 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
2 | 11.8 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 11.8 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 5.9 |
| brakes |
|
1 | 5.9 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 5.9 |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 5.9 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the PX150 beats 4 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 PX150.