Piaggio Medley
MotorcycleFrom 424 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, audible warning not working and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, caused 16 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 16 |
| audible warning not working | 13 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 12 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 6 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 6 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 5 |
| a wheel bearing excessively rough | 3 |
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 2 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
| a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 31.3% of Medley failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £73.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 77.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
| 2018 | 79.5% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2017 | 86.5% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Medleys tested had between 5,919 and 27,889 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 12,611 median miles, the Medley has 0.161 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Piaggio models
| Piaggio Vespa | 88.4% |
| Piaggio Zip | 77% |
| Piaggio Mp3 | 88.5% |
| Piaggio Liberty 125 | 80.1% |
| Piaggio Px 125 (Vespa) | 88.3% |
Common questions
What is the Piaggio Medley MOT pass rate?
The Piaggio Medley has a 79.7% MOT pass rate based on 424 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Piaggio Medley?
The most common MOT failure on the Piaggio Medley is brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, which caused 16 failures. Other common issues include audible warning not working.
What is the typical mileage of a Piaggio Medley at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Piaggio Medley is 12,611 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 5,919 and 27,889 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.