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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 11.6% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 6.1% |
| Suspension | major | 5.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 4.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3.8% |
| Brakes | major | 2.6% |
| Other | dangerous | 1.4% |
| Electrical | prs | 0.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
X-Evo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 29 | 20,742 mi | 2,914 | 78.89% |
| 2016 | 96 | 17,396 mi | 2,600 | 81.62% |
| 2015 | 87 | 17,272 mi | 1,909 | 80.15% |
| 2014 | 91 | 15,992 mi | 2,695 | 81.34% |
| 2013 | 94 | 19,837 mi | 2,417 | 78.85% |
| 2012 | 112 | 22,185 mi | 3,268 | 78.31% |
| 2011 | 174 | 22,360 mi | 2,602 | 79.24% |
| 2010 | 164 | 22,284 mi | 2,654 | 75.37% |
| 2009 | 199 | 23,762 mi | 2,445 | 79.27% |
| 2008 | 207 | 25,922 mi | 2,877 | 77.89% |
| 2007 | 51 | 23,357 mi | 3,562 | 83.15% |
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 lights and indicators (11.6% of all recorded faults), tyres (6.1% of all recorded faults), suspension (5.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Piaggio X-Evo?
The median Piaggio X-Evo in the UK has covered 21,975 miles, and typically rides about 2,640 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 13,789 and 31,079 miles.
Is the Piaggio X-Evo reliable?
78.83% of Piaggio X-Evo MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.92 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.