PIAGGIO GTS

298cc Petrol Class 2

#1986 of 5426 overall #23 of 136 PIAGGIOs #87 of 412 scooter bikes

86.7%

first-time pass rate

7.2%

failed outright

12,706

median miles at test

806

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2012–2025

The GTS's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2012 (88.7% → 88.9%).

Pass rate by mileage

how the GTS's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage GTS passes first time 88.4% of the time; by 30k that's 88.9%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a GTS

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
brakes	16	18.6	0.4×
tyres and wheels	15	17.4	0.8×
steering and suspension	11	12.8	0.4×
lamps and reflectors	11	12.8	0.9×
lighting and signalling	10	11.6	0.3×
tyres	7	8.1	1.3×
structure and attachments	6	7	1.1×
body and structure	5	5.8	1.3×
reg plates and vin	3	3.5	0.4×
steering	2	2.3	0.6×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the GTS beats 1 of its 3 closest rivals (PIAGGIO X9, HONDA Forza 300/350, PIAGGIO VESPA GTS 300 SUPER).

PIAGGIO X9 77.0% pass · 21.7k tests HONDA Forza 300/350 89.6% pass · 10.8k tests PIAGGIO VESPA GTS 300 SUPER 89.4% pass · 10.2k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the GTS.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2011 (92.6% pass). Weakest: 2008 (81.2%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

PIAGGIO GTS FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the PIAGGIO GTS reliable?

The PIAGGIO GTS is about average for its class: 86.7% of its 806 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1986 of 5426 models.

What does a GTS fail its MOT on most?

brakes — 19% of all defects recorded against failed GTS tests.

What is the best year of GTS to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2011-registered examples do best (92.6%) and 2008 worst (81.2%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a GTS last?

The median GTS shows 12,706 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 88.9% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.