Piaggio PX
Real ownership data from 319 UK PX motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common PX problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 13.7% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 13.3% |
| Suspension | fail | 12.6% |
| Other | dangerous | 6.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 4.9% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 4.6% |
| Electrical | minor | 3.8% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 2.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fluid leaks.
PX 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | 10,130 mi | 1,829 | 81.67% |
| 2007 | 7 | 13,905 mi | 733 | 88.16% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13,915 mi | 1,549 | 85.48% |
| 2005 | 7 | 12,252 mi | — | 78.26% |
| 2004 | 5 | 8,240 mi | 3,600 | 83.78% |
| 2003 | 61 | 6,896 mi | 590 | 85.29% |
| 2002 | 54 | 10,068 mi | 223 | 84.73% |
| 2001 | 40 | 10,204 mi | 271 | 85.1% |
| 2000 | 13 | 7,257 mi | 1,096 | 79.59% |
| 1999 | 18 | 8,284 mi | 1,019 | 77.27% |
| 1998 | 15 | 6,773 mi | 328 | 81.71% |
| 1997 | 13 | 10,851 mi | 223 | 77.42% |
| 1995 | 9 | 9,370 mi | 272 | 88.89% |
| 1994 | 6 | 19,813 mi | 271 | 88.89% |
| 1985 | 7 | 13,759 mi | 394 | 88.57% |
| 1983 | 5 | 1,215 mi | 238 | 80% |
| 1982 | 5 | 16,323 mi | 448 | 81.25% |
| 1981 | 5 | 4,430 mi | 103 | 73.68% |
PX questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Piaggio PX?
Across 319 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (13.7% of all recorded faults), tyres (13.3% of all recorded faults), suspension (12.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Piaggio PX?
The median Piaggio PX in the UK has covered 10,045 miles, and typically rides about 364 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,866 and 18,638 miles.
Is the Piaggio PX reliable?
83.7% of Piaggio PX MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.09 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 319 Piaggio PX motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.