Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Peugeot Tweet 125 NP vs Piaggio Vespa
The Peugeot Tweet 125 NP passes its MOT first time more often than the Piaggio Vespa — 84.4% vs 80.7%, a 3.7-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Peugeot Tweet 125 NP | Piaggio Vespa |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 84.4% | 80.7% |
| Outright fail rate | 9.1% | 12.2% |
| Median miles at test | 12,358 | 10,023 |
| MOT tests analysed | 372 | 287,482 |
| Most common failure | brakes | lighting and signalling |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
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