Piaggio X9
Real ownership data from 4,180 UK X9 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common X9 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 10.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 5.8% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 5.7% |
| Suspension | fail | 5.1% |
| Brakes | major | 5% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 3.7% |
| Other | fail | 2.2% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 1.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
X9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 21 | 19,715 mi | 1,693 | 80.12% |
| 2007 | 112 | 17,630 mi | 1,491 | 77.36% |
| 2006 | 152 | 17,442 mi | 1,112 | 80.89% |
| 2005 | 348 | 17,754 mi | 1,476 | 77.75% |
| 2004 | 674 | 15,918 mi | 1,366 | 76.52% |
| 2003 | 805 | 15,393 mi | 1,527 | 77.79% |
| 2002 | 1,210 | 15,152 mi | 1,397 | 78.28% |
| 2001 | 621 | 15,854 mi | 1,456 | 76.12% |
| 2000 | 226 | 14,073 mi | 1,210 | 77.73% |
X9 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Piaggio X9?
Across 4,180 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (10.3% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (5.8% of all recorded faults), tyres (5.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Piaggio X9?
The median Piaggio X9 in the UK has covered 15,708 miles, and typically rides about 1,412 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,784 and 23,514 miles.
Is the Piaggio X9 reliable?
77.62% of Piaggio X9 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 4,180 Piaggio X9 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.