Piaggio X7
Real ownership data from 99 UK X7 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common X7 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | dangerous | 16.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 9.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 6.6% |
| Tyres | user entered | 5.6% |
| Brakes | fail | 5.6% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 5.6% |
| Other | dangerous | 4.9% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 1.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
X7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11 | 14,559 mi | 3,924 | 69.86% |
| 2009 | 41 | 15,237 mi | 2,739 | 77.85% |
| 2008 | 42 | 20,038 mi | 1,867 | 72.3% |
X7 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Piaggio X7?
Across 99 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are suspension (16.7% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (9.1% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (6.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Piaggio X7?
The median Piaggio X7 in the UK has covered 17,033 miles, and typically rides about 2,012 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 11,129 and 26,782 miles.
Is the Piaggio X7 reliable?
74.83% of Piaggio X7 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.49 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 99 Piaggio X7 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.