Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Lambretta GP225 vs Piaggio PX 200 E
The Lambretta GP225 passes its MOT first time more often than the Piaggio PX 200 E: 87.6% vs 86.5%, a 1.1-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Lambretta GP225 | Piaggio PX 200 E |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 87.6% | 86.5% |
| Outright fail rate | 5.9% | 7.2% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +3.4 pts | +12.9 pts |
| Engine size | 225cc | 198cc |
| Rank among all models | #1725 of 5428 | #2052 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 1,806 | 11,382 |
| MOT tests analysed | 627 | 28,415 |
| Most common failure | brakes | lighting and signalling |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.
What fails, side by side
| Component | Lambretta GP225 | Piaggio PX 200 E |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| Brakes | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Steering & suspension | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Tyres & wheels | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Structure & body | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0% | 0.3% |
A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.
Pass rate by test year
| Test year | Lambretta GP225 | Piaggio PX 200 E |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.7% | 83.4% |
| 2011 | 89.6% | 86.3% |
| 2012 | 86.8% | 85.3% |
| 2013 | 87.0% | 85.9% |
| 2014 | 92.3% | 85.1% |
| 2015 | 95.5% | 85.9% |
| 2016 | 85.0% | 86.1% |
| 2017 | 89.5% | 87.7% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Lambretta GP225 vs Piaggio PX 200 E FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Lambretta GP225 or the Piaggio PX 200 E?
The Lambretta GP225 passes its MOT first time more often than the Piaggio PX 200 E: 87.6% vs 86.5%, a 1.1-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Piaggio PX 200 E still comes out ahead: +3.4 points vs comparable bikes for the Lambretta GP225, +12.9 for the Piaggio PX 200 E. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Lambretta GP225 fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 3.0% of Lambretta GP225 MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (2.7%).
What does the Piaggio PX 200 E fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 4.3% of Piaggio PX 200 E MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (1.7%).
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.