Piaggio PK125
Real ownership data from 714 UK PK125 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common PK125 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | dangerous | 8.5% |
| Corrosion | user entered | 5.8% |
| Fluid leaks | dangerous | 5.8% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 5.4% |
| Controls and cables | major | 4.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 4.4% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 3.4% |
| Electrical | minor | 3.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fluid leaks.
PK125 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 45 | 4,433 mi | 514 | 82.23% |
| 2007 | 45 | 5,441 mi | 1,804 | 87.13% |
| 2006 | 41 | 9,165 mi | 489 | 84.85% |
| 2005 | 26 | 6,762 mi | 865 | 87.44% |
| 2004 | 41 | 11,856 mi | 1,075 | 77.81% |
| 2003 | 49 | 6,945 mi | 706 | 82.32% |
| 2002 | 68 | 8,535 mi | 757 | 81.82% |
| 2001 | 57 | 6,338 mi | 386 | 80.18% |
| 2000 | 38 | 8,573 mi | 604 | 73.71% |
| 1999 | 211 | 11,569 mi | 474 | 78.48% |
| 1997 | 5 | 13,358 mi | 1,885 | 64.71% |
| 1987 | 8 | 14,885 mi | 407 | 76.36% |
| 1986 | 6 | 4,612 mi | — | 84.21% |
| 1985 | 7 | 11,455 mi | 124 | 70.45% |
| 1984 | 9 | 14,251 mi | 840 | 88.16% |
| 1983 | 11 | 14,924 mi | 326 | 75% |
PK125 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Piaggio PK125?
Across 714 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are suspension (8.5% of all recorded faults), corrosion (5.8% of all recorded faults), fluid leaks (5.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Piaggio PK125?
The median Piaggio PK125 in the UK has covered 9,434 miles, and typically rides about 537 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,170 and 15,369 miles.
Is the Piaggio PK125 reliable?
80.61% of Piaggio PK125 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.05 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 714 Piaggio PK125 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.