Lambretta TV200 vs Piaggio PX 200 E

The Lambretta TV200 passes its MOT first time more often than the Piaggio PX 200 E: 90.4% vs 86.5%, a 3.9-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025

Metric	Lambretta TV200	Piaggio PX 200 E
First-time pass rate	90.4%	86.5%
Outright fail rate	4.2%	7.2%
Engine size	200cc	198cc
Rank among all models	#825 of 5428	#2052 of 5428
Median miles at test	4,854	11,382
MOT tests analysed	2,212	28,415
Most common failure	lighting and signalling	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.

What fails, side by side

share of each bike's MOT tests that failed on the component · lower is better

Component	Lambretta TV200	Piaggio PX 200 E
Lights & signalling	1.8%	4.3%
Brakes	1.5%	1.5%
Steering & suspension	1.0%	1.7%
Tyres & wheels	0.6%	1.6%
Fuel & exhaust	0.4%	0.3%
Structure & body	0.2%	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

first-time MOT pass rate in each calendar year both bikes were tested

Test year	Lambretta TV200	Piaggio PX 200 E
2011	88.8%	86.3%
2012	90.8%	85.3%
2013	88.5%	85.9%
2014	88.8%	85.1%
2015	89.2%	85.9%
2016	91.6%	86.1%
2017	95.5%	87.7%
2018	96.4%	88.4%

Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.

Pass rate by mileage

first-time MOT pass rate by miles on the clock at test

Mileage	Lambretta TV200	Piaggio PX 200 E
0k-10k miles	90.3%	88.0%
10k-20k miles	91.8%	85.9%
20k-30k miles	92.9%	84.7%
30k-40k miles	85.1%	84.2%
40k-50k miles	89.1%	87.8%

Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.

Lambretta TV200 vs Piaggio PX 200 E FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Which is more reliable, the Lambretta TV200 or the Piaggio PX 200 E?

The Lambretta TV200 passes its MOT first time more often than the Piaggio PX 200 E: 90.4% vs 86.5%, a 3.9-point lead. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.

What does the Lambretta TV200 fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 1.8% of Lambretta TV200 MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (1.5%).

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%).

Which holds up better at high mileage, the Lambretta TV200 or the Piaggio PX 200 E?

At 40k-50k miles the Lambretta TV200 passes first time more often: 89.1% for the Lambretta TV200 vs 87.8% for the Piaggio PX 200 E.

LAMBRETTA TV200 90.4% pass · 2,212 tests PIAGGIO PX 200 E 86.5% pass · 28.4k tests

See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.