MOT History from tests of petrol PIAGGIO B125s year 2004

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Pass percent:81.03%

(The average a petrol PIAGGIO B125 year 2004 passes without issue)

Based on:991 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	44
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	17
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	11
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	11
Registration plate issues	11
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	9
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	8
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	7
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	6
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	6
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	5
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	5
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	4
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	1
Riders seat missing \|6.2.1a\|	1
Brake pipe excessively corroded	1
Offside Front Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	1
Rear Brake caliper\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	1
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play engine pivot bearings \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	1
Front Brake back plate\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	1
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	1
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	1
Rear reflector on motorcycle damaged and function impaired \|1.4.2a\|	1
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	1
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	1
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	1
Lower Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	1
Upper Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	1
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	1
Indicator switch insecure \|1.5.4\|	1
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	1
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking \|6.1.1c\|	1
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play engine mount bushes \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	1
Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.2.1\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Stop lamp damaged and function impaired \|1.3.3a\|	1
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	1
Rear position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2b\|	1
Headlamp insecure \|4.1.1 \|c\|\|	1
Seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	1
Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired \|1.3.3a\|	1
Front Stop lamp missing \|1.3.3a\|	1
Front Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.2.B2a\|	1
Front Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	1
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	1
Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear Steering linkage has excessive free play engine mountings collapsed \|2.2.2\|	1
Rear Indicator tell tale not operating correctly \|1.5.2\|	1
Rear Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	1
Horn control defective \|1.7.2a\|	1
Fuel cap sealing washer missing \|7.2.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	1
Rear wheel bearings are excessively tight \|2.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	1
Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut\|s\| \|4.2.3a\|	1
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure \|2.4.A.2b\|	1
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	1
Front Brake caliper\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	1
Front Brake hose leaking fluid \|3.2.B4\|	1
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Exhaust system insecure \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	1
Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	1
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	1
Centre Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	1
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	1
Front Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	1

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	44
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	17
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	11
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	11
Registration plate issues	11
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	9
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	8
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	7
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	6
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	6
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	5
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	5
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	4
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	1
Riders seat missing \|6.2.1a\|	1
Brake pipe excessively corroded	1
Offside Front Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	1
Rear Brake caliper\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	1
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play engine pivot bearings \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	1
Front Brake back plate\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	1
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	1
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	1
Rear reflector on motorcycle damaged and function impaired \|1.4.2a\|	1
Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured \|1.4.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	1
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	1
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	1
Lower Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	1
Upper Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	1
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	1
Indicator switch insecure \|1.5.4\|	1
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	1
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking \|6.1.1c\|	1
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	1
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play engine mount bushes \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	1
Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.2.1\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Stop lamp damaged and function impaired \|1.3.3a\|	1
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	1
Rear position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2b\|	1
Headlamp insecure \|4.1.1 \|c\|\|	1
Seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	1
Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired \|1.3.3a\|	1
Front Stop lamp missing \|1.3.3a\|	1
Front Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.2.B2a\|	1
Front Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	1
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	1
Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear Steering linkage has excessive free play engine mountings collapsed \|2.2.2\|	1
Rear Indicator tell tale not operating correctly \|1.5.2\|	1
Rear Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	1
Horn control defective \|1.7.2a\|	1
Fuel cap sealing washer missing \|7.2.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	1
Rear wheel bearings are excessively tight \|2.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	1
Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut\|s\| \|4.2.3a\|	1
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure \|2.4.A.2b\|	1
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	1
Front Brake caliper\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	1
Front Brake hose leaking fluid \|3.2.B4\|	1
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Exhaust system insecure \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	1
Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	1
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	1
Centre Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	1
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	1
Front Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	1

MOT History from tests of petrol PIAGGIO B125s year 2004

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