PIAGGIO MP3 125 FL
Pass rate over time
The MP3 125 FL's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2013 (83.3% → 82.4%).
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage MP3 125 FL passes first time 89.1% of the time; by 20k that's 79.6%.
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 MP3 125 FL
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
25 | 28.1 |
| steering and suspension |
|
14 | 15.7 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
12 | 13.5 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
12 | 13.5 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
11 | 12.4 |
| tyres |
|
7 | 7.9 |
| structure and attachments |
|
4 | 4.5 |
| suspension |
|
2 | 2.2 |
| steering |
|
1 | 1.1 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 1.1 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the MP3 125 FL beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO VESPA, HONDA PCX 125, HONDA Vision 110).
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 MP3 125 FL.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2009 (81.1% pass). Weakest: 2009 (81.1%).
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.