Piaggio X-Evo
Real ownership data from 1,307 UK X-Evo motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common X-Evo problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 19.5% |
| Other | dangerous | 18.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 9.1% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 7.7% |
| Frame and structure | dangerous | 4.9% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 3.9% |
| Lights and indicators | minor | 3.7% |
| Electrical | fail | 3.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fork seals.
X-Evo 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 29 | 21,704 mi | 2,914 | 79.79% |
| 2016 | 96 | 17,396 mi | 2,600 | 81.87% |
| 2015 | 87 | 17,272 mi | 1,909 | 80.3% |
| 2014 | 91 | 16,651 mi | 2,723 | 81.27% |
| 2013 | 94 | 19,837 mi | 2,417 | 78.95% |
| 2012 | 112 | 22,204 mi | 3,268 | 78.4% |
| 2011 | 174 | 22,360 mi | 2,573 | 79.28% |
| 2010 | 164 | 22,284 mi | 2,654 | 75.39% |
| 2009 | 199 | 23,781 mi | 2,445 | 79.39% |
| 2008 | 207 | 25,922 mi | 2,690 | 77.88% |
| 2007 | 51 | 23,437 mi | 3,745 | 83.29% |
X-Evo questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Piaggio X-Evo?
Across 1,307 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (19.5% of all recorded faults), other (18.5% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (9.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Piaggio X-Evo?
The median Piaggio X-Evo in the UK has covered 22,064 miles, and typically rides about 2,628 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 13,928 and 31,096 miles.
Is the Piaggio X-Evo reliable?
78.91% of Piaggio X-Evo MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.07 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 1,307 Piaggio X-Evo motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.