Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Piaggio MP3 250 vs Lambretta GP200
The Lambretta GP200 passes its MOT first time more often than the Piaggio MP3 250: 87.8% vs 82.6%, a 5.2-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Piaggio MP3 250 | Lambretta GP200 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 82.6% | 87.8% |
| Outright fail rate | 13.6% | 6.5% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | -2.9 pts | +3.8 pts |
| Engine size | 244cc | 198cc |
| Rank among all models | #3052 of 5428 | #1669 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 15,564 | 2,296 |
| MOT tests analysed | 1,777 | 19,922 |
| 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 | Piaggio MP3 250 | Lambretta GP200 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 4.4% | 3.5% |
| Brakes | 5.1% | 2.5% |
| Steering & suspension | 5.2% | 1.6% |
| Tyres & wheels | 4.7% | 0.9% |
| Structure & body | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0.3% | 0.4% |
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 | Piaggio MP3 250 | Lambretta GP200 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 75.5% | 91.0% |
| 2018 | 84.9% | 91.7% |
| 2019 | 85.0% | 90.2% |
| 2020 | 87.8% | 90.9% |
| 2021 | 84.7% | 93.2% |
| 2022 | 82.8% | 90.5% |
| 2023 | 78.7% | 91.9% |
| 2024 | 87.5% | 91.9% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Piaggio MP3 250 | Lambretta GP200 |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 88.2% | 87.6% |
| 10k-20k miles | 82.4% | 87.9% |
| 20k-30k miles | 79.5% | 90.8% |
| 30k-40k miles | 77.6% | 90.3% |
| 40k-50k miles | 70.3% | 96.3% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Piaggio MP3 250 vs Lambretta GP200 FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Piaggio MP3 250 or the Lambretta GP200?
The Lambretta GP200 passes its MOT first time more often than the Piaggio MP3 250: 87.8% vs 82.6%, a 5.2-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Lambretta GP200 still comes out ahead: -2.9 points vs comparable bikes for the Piaggio MP3 250, +3.8 for the Lambretta GP200. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Piaggio MP3 250 fail its MOT on most?
Steering & suspension: 5.2% of Piaggio MP3 250 MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (5.1%).
What does the Lambretta GP200 fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 3.5% of Lambretta GP200 MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (2.5%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Piaggio MP3 250 or the Lambretta GP200?
At 40k-50k miles the Lambretta GP200 passes first time more often: 70.3% for the Piaggio MP3 250 vs 96.3% for the Lambretta GP200.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.