Piaggio QUARTZ
Real ownership data from 72 UK QUARTZ motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common QUARTZ problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 11.2% |
| Brakes | major | 9.7% |
| Suspension | fail | 7.5% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 7.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 4.5% |
| Other | user entered | 2.2% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 2.2% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 1.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
QUARTZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6 | 10,574 mi | 448 | 90.48% |
| 1998 | 31 | 10,928 mi | 1,333 | 76.92% |
| 1996 | 9 | 5,948 mi | 271 | 16.67% |
| 1995 | 9 | 7,757 mi | 57 | 75% |
| 1994 | 6 | 10,450 mi | 751 | 50% |
QUARTZ questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Piaggio QUARTZ?
Across 72 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (11.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (9.7% of all recorded faults), suspension (7.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Piaggio QUARTZ?
The median Piaggio QUARTZ in the UK has covered 9,133 miles, and typically rides about 713 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 5,615 and 15,217 miles.
Is the Piaggio QUARTZ reliable?
74.26% of Piaggio QUARTZ MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.1 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 72 Piaggio QUARTZ motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.