Piaggio MP3
Real ownership data from 7,353 UK MP3 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common MP3 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3.9% |
| Tyres | major | 2.8% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 2% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 1.5% |
| Other | dangerous | 1.4% |
| Brakes | prs | 1.2% |
| Electrical | major | 0.8% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 0.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fluid leaks.
MP3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 113 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 170 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 195 | 7,739 mi | — | 100% |
| 2023 | 261 | 5,826 mi | 368 | 85.71% |
| 2022 | 333 | 5,498 mi | 1,212 | 84.62% |
| 2021 | 327 | 7,495 mi | 1,518 | 87.67% |
| 2020 | 324 | 8,853 mi | 1,682 | 86.61% |
| 2019 | 297 | 9,512 mi | 1,564 | 87.42% |
| 2018 | 305 | 10,719 mi | 1,170 | 86.87% |
| 2017 | 412 | 12,232 mi | 1,463 | 87.56% |
| 2016 | 577 | 12,440 mi | 1,151 | 85.95% |
| 2015 | 565 | 12,970 mi | 1,260 | 84.25% |
| 2014 | 540 | 14,894 mi | 1,322 | 85.95% |
| 2013 | 456 | 17,043 mi | 1,482 | 83.63% |
| 2012 | 699 | 17,136 mi | 1,602 | 84.94% |
| 2011 | 413 | 18,541 mi | 1,503 | 83.03% |
| 2010 | 267 | 16,627 mi | 1,332 | 85.3% |
| 2009 | 278 | 17,838 mi | 1,748 | 82.43% |
| 2008 | 288 | 17,906 mi | 1,876 | 81.56% |
| 2007 | 484 | 17,864 mi | 1,721 | 80.93% |
MP3 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Piaggio MP3?
Across 7,353 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (3.9% of all recorded faults), tyres (2.8% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Piaggio MP3?
The median Piaggio MP3 in the UK has covered 13,566 miles, and typically rides about 1,421 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,308 and 22,320 miles.
Is the Piaggio MP3 reliable?
84.44% of Piaggio MP3 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.82 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 7,353 Piaggio MP3 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.