Lambretta TV200 vs Piaggio X9

The Lambretta TV200 passes its MOT first time more often than the Piaggio X9: 90.4% vs 77.0%, a 13.4-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

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

Metric	Lambretta TV200	Piaggio X9
First-time pass rate	90.4%	77.0%
Outright fail rate	4.2%	17.5%
Engine size	200cc	244cc
Rank among all models	#825 of 5428	#4065 of 5428
Median miles at test	4,854	12,186
MOT tests analysed	2,212	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.

What fails, side by side

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

Component	Lambretta TV200	Piaggio X9
Lights & signalling	1.8%	7.3%
Steering & suspension	1.0%	7.5%
Brakes	1.5%	6.5%
Tyres & wheels	0.6%	4.2%
Fuel & exhaust	0.4%	1.8%
Structure & body	0.2%	0.8%

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 X9
2011	88.8%	75.7%
2012	90.8%	74.8%
2013	88.5%	74.1%
2014	88.8%	75.5%
2015	89.2%	76.1%
2016	91.6%	76.3%
2017	95.5%	76.3%
2018	96.4%	78.1%

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 X9
0k-10k miles	90.3%	81.4%
10k-20k miles	91.8%	75.8%
20k-30k miles	92.9%	72.4%
30k-40k miles	85.1%	70.1%
40k-50k miles	89.1%	71.1%

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

Lambretta TV200 vs Piaggio X9 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Which is more reliable, the Lambretta TV200 or the Piaggio X9?

The Lambretta TV200 passes its MOT first time more often than the Piaggio X9: 90.4% vs 77.0%, a 13.4-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 X9 fail its MOT on most?

Steering & suspension: 7.5% of Piaggio X9 MOT tests failed on it, then lights & signalling (7.3%).

Which holds up better at high mileage, the Lambretta TV200 or the Piaggio X9?

At 40k-50k miles the Lambretta TV200 passes first time more often: 89.1% for the Lambretta TV200 vs 71.1% for the Piaggio X9.

LAMBRETTA TV200 90.4% pass · 2,212 tests PIAGGIO X9 77.0% pass · 21.7k tests

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