Piaggio common problems and MOT failures
From 46,663 MOT tests in 2024, 13.7% of Piaggio vehicles failed. Below are the most common reasons, ranked by how often they occur.
Top Piaggio MOT failure reasons
| # | Problem | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tyre tread depth outside legal limits | 719 |
| 2 | headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 484 |
| 3 | direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 337 |
| 4 | shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 298 |
| 5 | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits the requirements | 289 |
| 6 | stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 258 |
| 7 | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 243 |
| 8 | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 239 |
| 9 | rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 176 |
| 10 | lamp missing or inoperative | 172 |
What this means if you're buying a Piaggio
The single most common MOT failure for Piaggio is tyre tread depth outside legal limits, accounting for 22% of all failure items. A set of new tyres typically costs £200–£500 depending on size.
These figures are from real MOT inspections. They show what testers actually find wrong with Piaggio vehicles. If you're viewing a used Piaggio, it's worth checking these areas specifically.
Piaggio models by MOT pass rate
Lowest pass rates first. These models have the most testable issues.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Porter | 595 | 71.8% |
| Typhoon 50 | 469 | 76.5% |
| Zip | 2,074 | 77% |
| Vespa Lx 125 | 329 | 77.8% |
| X9 | 252 | 77.8% |
| Medley | 424 | 79.7% |
| Liberty 125 | 1,952 | 80.1% |
| Fly | 905 | 81.2% |
| Nrg | 413 | 82.1% |
| Liberty | 408 | 82.1% |
| Liberty 125 Abs | 556 | 82.2% |
| Medley 125 | 315 | 82.5% |
| Vespa Lx 50 | 388 | 83.2% |
| Px 125 | 705 | 84% |
| Vespa Primavera 125 Abs | 212 | 84% |
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