Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Piaggio Vespa Primavera 125 Abs vs Honda PCX 125
The Piaggio Vespa Primavera 125 Abs passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda PCX 125: 91.0% vs 81.1%, a 9.9-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Piaggio Vespa Primavera 125 Abs | Honda PCX 125 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 91.0% | 81.1% |
| Outright fail rate | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +13.2 pts | +8.2 pts |
| Engine size | 124cc | 125cc |
| Rank among all models | #682 of 5428 | #3358 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 2,651 | 16,405 |
| MOT tests analysed | 478 | 88,608 |
| Most common failure | tyres | brakes |
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.
"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.