Piaggio DIESIS 100
Real ownership data from 373 UK DIESIS 100 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common DIESIS 100 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | fail | 18.6% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 16.9% |
| Suspension | fail | 7% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 4.7% |
| Tyres | fail | 4.7% |
| Other | fail | 3.5% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 2.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
DIESIS 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 3,478 mi | — | 75% |
| 2004 | 12 | 8,249 mi | 911 | 63.64% |
| 2003 | 87 | 7,009 mi | 4,852 | 68.97% |
| 2002 | 266 | 6,923 mi | 1,621 | 79.86% |
DIESIS 100 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Piaggio DIESIS 100?
Across 373 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (18.6% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (16.9% of all recorded faults), suspension (7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Piaggio DIESIS 100?
The median Piaggio DIESIS 100 in the UK has covered 7,009 miles, and typically rides about 1,595 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 5,026 and 12,227 miles.
Is the Piaggio DIESIS 100 reliable?
76.44% of Piaggio DIESIS 100 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.78 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 373 Piaggio DIESIS 100 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.