Piaggio Medley 125
MotorcycleFrom 315 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The top issue, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, caused 6 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 | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 3 |
| steering head bearings have excessive wear or play | 2 |
| handlebar grip insecure to handlebar | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 2 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 2 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 46.2% of failures are serious: 46.2% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £93.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 79.9% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Medley 125s tested had between 4,643 and 18,343 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 10,855 median miles, the Medley 125 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 125 MOT pass rate?
The Piaggio Medley 125 has a 82.5% MOT pass rate based on 315 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Piaggio Medley 125?
The most common MOT failure on the Piaggio Medley 125 is brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Piaggio Medley 125 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Piaggio Medley 125 is 10,855 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 4,643 and 18,343 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.