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1984Vespa P 125 ETS

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The 1984 Vespa P 125 ETS is an Italian scooter powered by a 121cc single-cylinder engine making 8.6 hp. It weighs 85 kg dry and has a 6-litre tank.

Capacity
121.2 ccm
Engine
Single
Gearbox
4-speed
Dry weight
85.0 kg
Seat height
790 mm
Power
8.6 HP (6.2 kW) @ 6000 RPM
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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 14Agility 65Comfort 65Off-road 5Touring 25Road manners 29
Off-road & trail5%
Cornering40%
City riding85%
Daily riding85%
Touring25%
Two-up40%
Track5%
Best for
Scooter built for its class - everyday, practical use.
Built for
A scooter from Vespa, built around a 121cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
Not ideal for
Not for serious performance or off-road use.

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

Will it fit you?

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At 790mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 1984 Vespa P 125 ETS, with a moderate knee angle of around 95 degrees and an upright 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

Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaints

Bike Reliability

How the score works →
30
out of 100Below average

The Vespa P 125 ETS passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 79.8% of the time, 5.2 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 30% of models.

This covers every year of the model.

79.8%Passed first time
12.1%Failed outright
8.1%Fixed during test
13,000Typical miles
198Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
0-10k
85%
10-20k
78.1%

All years of this model.

Against its rivals · ranks 2 of 2
#Model (all years)ScoreTests
1 Vespa PK 125 33 Below average 931
2 Vespa P 125 ETS 30 Below average 198

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
121.2 ccm
Power
8.6 HP (6.2 kW) @ 6000 RPM
Engine type
Single
Power/weight ratio
0.1012 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
55.0 x 51.0 mm
Starting
Kick
Ignition
Electronic
Transmission
Gearbox
4-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Clutch
Wet, multiplate
Performance
Top speed
97.0 km/h (60.3 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1180 mm
Overall length
1680 mm
Overall width
700 mm
Overall height
1070 mm
Seat height
790 mm
Dry weight
85.0 kg
Fuel capacity
6.00 litres
Ground clearance
252 mm
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
150 mm drum
Front brakes diameter
150 mm
Rear brakes
150 mm drum
Rear brakes diameter
150 mm
Maintenance
Spark plug
NGK BR7HS

Specs last verified against published sources: .

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 19841985
Capacity 121 cc 121 cc
Dry weight 85 kg 85 kg
Seat height 790 mm 790 mm
Fuel capacity 6 L 6 L
Bike Reliability ⓘ Too few tests Too few tests

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Vespa P 125 ETS?

The 1984 Vespa P 125 ETS has a Capacity of 121.2 ccm (7.40 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Vespa P 125 ETS have?

The 1984 Vespa P 125 ETS has a Power of 8.6 HP (6.2 kW) @ 6000 RPM.

How many gears does the Vespa P 125 ETS have?

The 1984 Vespa P 125 ETS has a Gearbox of 4-speed.

How much does the Vespa P 125 ETS weigh?

The 1984 Vespa P 125 ETS has a Dry weight of 85.0 kg (187.4 pounds).

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