Piaggio 225564 Starter Motor Brush Holder Ring - Vespa PX 125, PX 150 (1998-2017)

The Piaggio 225564 is the starter motor brush holder ring, an original Piaggio spare part for Vespa PX 125 and PX 150. It is the disc that holds the carbon brushes in place and presses them against the commutator: when the carbon brushes wear out or the springs lose tension, the motor turns slowly, sparks, or no longer starts. Replacing it costs a fraction of a new starter motor and in most cases restores electric start functionality without touching anything else.

✓ Strengths

• Original Piaggio spare part – code 225564, not an aftermarket equivalent
• Alternative to a new starter motor – in most electric start failures, this is the part to change
• Wear part – carbon brushes wear out with starting cycles: on a PX with years of service, it almost always needs to be replaced
• Covers the entire life of the PX 2T – from historical catalogs of 1998 up to the last E3 series of 2017
• In stock, immediate shipping

Technical specifications

Compatibility

Recommended products

• Complete starter motor – code 249235: if the commutator is damaged or the armature is short-circuited
• Starter motor support bracket – code 179516
• Protection cap – code 217421 and fastening hardware for the starter assembly
• Battery: before disassembling the starter motor, rule out that the problem is simply a dead or sulfated battery

Who it's perfect for

This is the spare part for those who have a Vespa PX with electric start that turns slowly, seizes up, or no longer starts with the button, perhaps still starting regularly with the kickstarter. These are typical symptoms of worn brushes: the motor no longer receives sufficient current on the commutator. It is also the part that is manually installed during every starter motor overhaul, along with cleaning the commutator. It costs a fraction of a new starter motor and is the first thing to try.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is this part?
It is the brush holder ring (or plate) of the starter motor: the support that holds the carbon brushes pressed against the armature commutator.

How do I know if it needs to be replaced?
The starter motor turns slowly, makes a buzzing sound without engaging, you hear sparking, or it no longer starts with the button while the Vespa starts regularly with the kickstarter. Upon disassembling the motor, the carbon brushes are found to be worn.

Do I need to replace the entire starter motor?
In most cases, no: if the commutator is still intact, it is sufficient to replace the brush holder ring. However, if the commutator is scratched or burned, it is better to get the complete starter motor (code 249235).

Will it fit my PX?
It is valid for PX 125 and PX 150 with electric start according to official Piaggio catalogs, from 1998 to 2017. For other displacements or series, send us the chassis number.

Is it original?
Yes: original Piaggio spare part, code 225564. Aftermarket equivalents are available for less, but they are not the same part.