Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
PIAGGIO X9 250
The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.
Pass rate over time
The X9 250's first-time pass rate has fallen 2.4 points since 2006, 76.6% to 74.2%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage X9 250 passes first time 82.4% of the time; by 20k that's 69.0%.
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 X9 250
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| steering and suspension |
|
55 | 25.2 | 2.2× |
| brakes |
|
54 | 24.8 | 1.5× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
46 | 21.1 | 1.5× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
20 | 9.2 | 1.6× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
14 | 6.4 | 2.4× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
11 | 5 | 0.7× |
| suspension |
|
8 | 3.7 | 1.3× |
| tyres |
|
4 | 1.8 | 1.0× |
| body and structure |
|
3 | 1.4 | 1.0× |
| driving controls |
|
3 | 1.4 | 2.1× |
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
On first-time pass rate the X9 250 beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO PX 200 E, PIAGGIO X9, LAMBRETTA GP200).
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 X9 250.
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Pass rate by registration year
Highest pass rate: 2006 (88.7%). Lowest: 2000 (74.5%). Every X9 250 year compared →
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 X9 250 FAQ
Is the PIAGGIO X9 250 reliable?
The PIAGGIO X9 250 is less reliable than average for its class: 79.7% of its 611 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3649 of 5428 models.
What does a X9 250 fail its MOT on most?
steering and suspension: 25% of all defects recorded against failed X9 250 tests.
What is the best year of X9 250 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2006-registered examples do best (88.7%) and 2000 worst (74.5%). Condition and history still trump the year.
How many miles will a X9 250 last?
The median X9 250 shows 12,148 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 69.0% of the time, so mileage alone rarely decides the result.
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