Piaggio MP3
Real ownership data from 7,380 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | fail | 13.3% |
| Electrical | fail | 10.4% |
| Wheels | fail | 8.1% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 5.2% |
| Frame and structure | fail | 3.7% |
| Fluid leaks | major | 3.5% |
| Exhaust and emissions | dangerous | 3.5% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fuel system.
MP3 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 133 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 170 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 195 | 7,739 mi | — | 100% |
| 2023 | 261 | 5,197 mi | 368 | 84.62% |
| 2022 | 335 | 5,705 mi | 1,183 | 86.06% |
| 2021 | 328 | 7,641 mi | 1,518 | 87.31% |
| 2020 | 324 | 9,218 mi | 1,632 | 86.7% |
| 2019 | 297 | 10,114 mi | 1,552 | 87.09% |
| 2018 | 305 | 10,719 mi | 1,169 | 86.9% |
| 2017 | 413 | 12,382 mi | 1,449 | 87.64% |
| 2016 | 578 | 12,490 mi | 1,152 | 86.11% |
| 2015 | 565 | 13,137 mi | 1,264 | 84.17% |
| 2014 | 540 | 15,051 mi | 1,324 | 86.01% |
| 2013 | 457 | 17,008 mi | 1,475 | 83.62% |
| 2012 | 699 | 17,279 mi | 1,594 | 84.89% |
| 2011 | 413 | 18,747 mi | 1,505 | 83.01% |
| 2010 | 268 | 16,658 mi | 1,335 | 85.35% |
| 2009 | 278 | 17,838 mi | 1,716 | 82.24% |
| 2008 | 288 | 17,906 mi | 1,876 | 81.51% |
| 2007 | 484 | 17,864 mi | 1,721 | 80.96% |
MP3 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Piaggio MP3?
Across 7,380 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (13.3% of all recorded faults), electrical (10.4% of all recorded faults), wheels (8.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Piaggio MP3?
The median Piaggio MP3 in the UK has covered 13,629 miles, and typically rides about 1,414 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,361 and 22,465 miles.
Is the Piaggio MP3 reliable?
84.46% of Piaggio MP3 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.01 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 7,380 Piaggio MP3 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.