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2010Vespa LX 125 4T

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The 2010 Vespa LX 125 4T is an iconic retro scooter that appeals to urban commuters and style-conscious riders seeking reliable, fuel-efficient transportation. Powered by a 125cc four-stroke single-cylinder engine with automatic transmission, it delivers effortless everyday riding with timeless Italian design. Known for its practicality, low maintenance, and nostalgic charm, the LX 125 remains the perfect entry-level scooter for city mobility.

Capacity: 125.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: Not on record
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Dry weight: 110.0 kg
Seat height: 775 mm
Power: 15.0 HP (11.0 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering45%

City riding92%

Daily riding88%

Touring25%

Two-up40%

Track5%

Best for: Built for short urban hops, commuting, and errand-running rather than performance or distance riding.
Built for: A classic, stylish city scooter that prioritizes charm, practicality, and effortless maneuverability over outright speed.
Not ideal for: Not suited to riders seeking highway touring capability, high speed, off-road use, or carrying a passenger over long distances.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 775mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2010 Vespa LX 125 4T, with a moderate knee angle of around 100 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Reliability & safety

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Bike Reliability

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out of 100Below average

The Vespa LX 125 4T passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 76.4% of the time, 5.9 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 28% of models.

This covers every year of the model.

Test records don't say which version a bike is, so this covers Vespa LX 125 4T / Vespa LX 125 I.e. together.

76.4%Passed first time

14.0%Failed outright

9.7%Fixed during test

10,000Typical miles

939Tests

Pass rate by miles ridden

0-10k

80.9%

10-20k

71.6%

20-30k

75%

30-40k

68.8%

All years of this model.

Against its rivals · ranks 4 of 6

#	Model (all years)	Score	Tests
1	Vespa GTS 125	56 Average	4,645
2	Honda SH125I	39 Below average	11,341
3	Aprilia SportCity 125	28 Below average	1,796
4	Vespa LX 125 4T	28 Below average	939
5	SYM Joyride 125	23 Below average	940
6	SYM Mio 100	22 Below average	877

Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.

From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 125.0 ccm
Power: 15.0 HP (11.0 kW)
Torque: 9.6 Nm (1.0 kgf-m) @ 7250 RPM
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.1364 HP/kg (dry)
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric & kick
Valves per cylinder: 2
Lubrication system: Wet sump, 850cc capacity; chain-driven lobe pump; intake and delivery filters