Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Lambretta Li 225 vs Piaggio X9
The Lambretta Li 225 passes its MOT first time more often than the Piaggio X9: 94.4% vs 77.0%, a 17.4-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Lambretta Li 225 | Piaggio X9 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 94.4% | 77.0% |
| Outright fail rate | 2.3% | 17.5% |
| Engine size | 225cc | 244cc |
| Rank among all models | #126 of 5428 | #4065 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 1,856 | 12,186 |
| MOT tests analysed | 216 | 21,703 |
| Most common failure | lighting and signalling | steering and suspension |
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.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.