VESPA 125

125cc Petrol Class 1

#4134 of 5426 overall #14 of 14 VESPAs #254 of 412 scooter bikes

76.4%

first-time pass rate

14.0%

failed outright

7,797

median miles at test

399

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2007–2015

The 125's first-time pass rate has fallen 15.2 points since 2007, 87.1% to 71.9%.

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage 125 passes first time 79.9% of the time; by 20k that's 72.5%.

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 125

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects
lighting and signalling	39	28.7
lamps and reflectors	26	19.1
steering and suspension	24	17.6
brakes	14	10.3
tyres and wheels	10	7.4
fuel and exhaust	6	4.4
body and structure	5	3.7
tyres	5	3.7
audible warning (Horn)	4	2.9
structure and attachments	3	2.2

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 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 125.