Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Piaggio Vespa S 125 vs Honda Vision 110
The Piaggio Vespa S 125 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda Vision 110: 80.0% vs 78.1%, a 1.9-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Piaggio Vespa S 125 | Honda Vision 110 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 80.0% | 78.1% |
| Outright fail rate | 13.0% | 12.1% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +7.4 pts | +6.4 pts |
| Engine size | 124cc | 108cc |
| Rank among all models | #3578 of 5428 | #3895 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 9,504 | 20,370 |
| MOT tests analysed | 2,040 | 50,874 |
| Most common failure | brakes | lamps and reflectors |
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.
What fails, side by side
| Component | Piaggio Vespa S 125 | Honda Vision 110 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| Brakes | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| Tyres & wheels | 5.8% | 3.8% |
| Steering & suspension | 3.0% | 4.5% |
| Structure & body | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0.5% | 0.0% |
A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.
Pass rate by test year
| Test year | Piaggio Vespa S 125 | Honda Vision 110 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 79.8% | 80.6% |
| 2019 | 77.6% | 77.3% |
| 2020 | 83.0% | 80.3% |
| 2021 | 86.7% | 77.2% |
| 2022 | 81.6% | 78.3% |
| 2023 | 72.1% | 77.4% |
| 2024 | 83.8% | 76.0% |
| 2025 | 80.6% | 75.7% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Piaggio Vespa S 125 | Honda Vision 110 |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 82.7% | 88.0% |
| 10k-20k miles | 76.1% | 78.1% |
| 20k-30k miles | 77.8% | 75.1% |
| 30k-40k miles | 79.5% | 72.6% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Piaggio Vespa S 125 vs Honda Vision 110 FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Piaggio Vespa S 125 or the Honda Vision 110?
The Piaggio Vespa S 125 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda Vision 110: 80.0% vs 78.1%, a 1.9-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Piaggio Vespa S 125 still comes out ahead: +7.4 points vs comparable bikes for the Piaggio Vespa S 125, +6.4 for the Honda Vision 110. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Piaggio Vespa S 125 fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 6.3% of Piaggio Vespa S 125 MOT tests failed on it, then tyres & wheels (5.8%).
What does the Honda Vision 110 fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 6.6% of Honda Vision 110 MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (5.6%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Piaggio Vespa S 125 or the Honda Vision 110?
At 30k-40k miles the Piaggio Vespa S 125 passes first time more often: 79.5% for the Piaggio Vespa S 125 vs 72.6% for the Honda Vision 110.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.