NIU MGTL
Real ownership data from 103 UK MGTL motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common MGTL problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 10.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 7.7% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 7.7% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 7.7% |
| Brakes | major | 5.1% |
| Other | major | 2.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is steering and head bearings.
MGTL mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 27 | 2,201 mi | — | 100% |
| 2022 | 32 | 2,282 mi | 118 | 88.24% |
| 2021 | 25 | 4,198 mi | 1,277 | 73.08% |
MGTL questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the NIU MGTL?
Across 103 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (10.3% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (7.7% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (7.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a NIU MGTL?
The median NIU MGTL in the UK has covered 3,597 miles, and typically rides about 500 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 957 and 7,152 miles.
Is the NIU MGTL reliable?
80% of NIU MGTL MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.72 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 103 NIU MGTL motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.