Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Piaggio PX 200 E vs Lambretta LI150
The Lambretta LI150 passes its MOT first time more often than the Piaggio PX 200 E: 88.8% vs 86.5%, a 2.3-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Piaggio PX 200 E | Lambretta LI150 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 86.5% | 88.8% |
| Outright fail rate | 7.2% | 5.9% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +12.9 pts | +6.4 pts |
| Engine size | 198cc | 150cc |
| Rank among all models | #2052 of 5428 | #1332 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 11,382 | 2,944 |
| MOT tests analysed | 28,415 | 19,294 |
| 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.
"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 PX 200 E | Lambretta LI150 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 4.3% | 3.3% |
| Brakes | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Steering & suspension | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Tyres & wheels | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Structure & body | 0.3% | 0.2% |
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 PX 200 E | Lambretta LI150 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 88.4% | 90.2% |
| 2019 | 89.0% | 92.6% |
| 2020 | 89.1% | 93.0% |
| 2021 | 88.7% | 94.3% |
| 2022 | 88.6% | 90.0% |
| 2023 | 89.5% | 90.8% |
| 2024 | 89.4% | 95.9% |
| 2025 | 89.6% | 97.1% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Piaggio PX 200 E | Lambretta LI150 |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 88.0% | 88.8% |
| 10k-20k miles | 85.9% | 89.8% |
| 20k-30k miles | 84.7% | 87.0% |
| 30k-40k miles | 84.2% | 88.2% |
| 40k-50k miles | 87.8% | 88.8% |
| 50k-60k miles | 86.1% | 91.7% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Piaggio PX 200 E vs Lambretta LI150 FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Piaggio PX 200 E or the Lambretta LI150?
The Lambretta LI150 passes its MOT first time more often than the Piaggio PX 200 E: 88.8% vs 86.5%, a 2.3-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Piaggio PX 200 E still comes out ahead: +12.9 points vs comparable bikes for the Piaggio PX 200 E, +6.4 for the Lambretta LI150. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
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%).
What does the Lambretta LI150 fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 3.3% of Lambretta LI150 MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (2.1%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Piaggio PX 200 E or the Lambretta LI150?
At 50k-60k miles the Lambretta LI150 passes first time more often: 86.1% for the Piaggio PX 200 E vs 91.7% for the Lambretta LI150.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.