Piaggio ZI
Real ownership data from 101 UK ZI motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZI problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 21.9% |
| Brakes | fail | 12% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 8% |
| Suspension | fail | 7.5% |
| Tyres | fail | 5.9% |
| Other | fail | 5.6% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 3.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
ZI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 13 | 7,876 mi | 1,822 | 64% |
| 2003 | 16 | 8,860 mi | 1,848 | 68.75% |
| 2002 | 19 | 10,471 mi | 2,094 | 62.9% |
| 2001 | 22 | 9,404 mi | 2,853 | 73.85% |
| 2000 | 17 | 14,133 mi | 2,557 | 60% |
ZI questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Piaggio ZI?
Across 101 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (21.9% of all recorded faults), brakes (12% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Piaggio ZI?
The median Piaggio ZI in the UK has covered 9,319 miles, and typically rides about 2,111 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,104 and 13,913 miles.
Is the Piaggio ZI reliable?
65.97% of Piaggio ZI MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.19 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 101 Piaggio ZI motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.