Piaggio CARNABY
Real ownership data from 210 UK CARNABY motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common CARNABY problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 13.4% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 7.5% |
| Suspension | major | 3.8% |
| Other | dangerous | 3.4% |
| Brakes | major | 3.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 2.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2% |
| Controls and cables | user entered | 0.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
CARNABY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11 | 16,390 mi | 8,960 | 87.04% |
| 2009 | 51 | 18,908 mi | 3,260 | 81.01% |
| 2008 | 77 | 14,460 mi | 1,555 | 76.1% |
| 2007 | 65 | 14,353 mi | 1,844 | 79.21% |
CARNABY questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Piaggio CARNABY?
Across 210 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (13.4% of all recorded faults), tyres (7.5% of all recorded faults), suspension (3.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Piaggio CARNABY?
The median Piaggio CARNABY in the UK has covered 15,113 miles, and typically rides about 1,862 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 10,272 and 24,891 miles.
Is the Piaggio CARNABY reliable?
79.07% of Piaggio CARNABY MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 210 Piaggio CARNABY motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.