PIAGGIO LX50

49cc Petrol Class 1

77.5%

first-time pass rate

12.4%

failed outright

6,165

median miles at test

169

MOT tests, 2005–2025

What fails on a LX50

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects
lamps and reflectors	11	26.8
steering and suspension	8	19.5
lighting and signalling	7	17.1
brakes	5	12.2
steering	3	7.3
tyres and wheels	2	4.9
body and structure	2	4.9
reg plates and vin	1	2.4
audible warning (Horn)	1	2.4
Identification of the vehicle	1	2.4

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the LX50 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT, PIAGGIO ZIP, PIAGGIO NRG).

PEUGEOT SPEEDFIGHT 65.2% pass · 83.7k tests PIAGGIO ZIP 71.3% pass · 79.0k tests PIAGGIO NRG 65.5% pass · 40.5k tests PEUGEOT VIVACITY 70.4% pass · 29.7k 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 LX50.