Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Raleigh Runabout vs Piaggio Zip
The Raleigh Runabout passes its MOT first time more often than the Piaggio Zip: 91.1% vs 71.3%, a 19.8-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Raleigh Runabout | Piaggio Zip |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 91.1% | 71.3% |
| Outright fail rate | 5.4% | 20.4% |
| Engine size | 49cc | 49cc |
| Rank among all models | #659 of 5428 | #4631 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 2,427 | 8,882 |
| MOT tests analysed | 720 | 78,993 |
| 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
| Component | Raleigh Runabout | Piaggio Zip |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| Steering & suspension | 1.5% | 9.2% |
| Brakes | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| Tyres & wheels | 2.4% | 4.0% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Structure & body | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Drive system | 0.4% | 0.0% |
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 | Raleigh Runabout | Piaggio Zip |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.1% | 70.8% |
| 2011 | 94.6% | 69.7% |
| 2012 | 91.1% | 69.1% |
| 2013 | 92.9% | 69.7% |
| 2014 | 85.0% | 68.8% |
| 2015 | 92.1% | 69.8% |
| 2016 | 90.8% | 71.0% |
| 2017 | 89.3% | 71.7% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Raleigh Runabout vs Piaggio Zip FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Raleigh Runabout or the Piaggio Zip?
The Raleigh Runabout passes its MOT first time more often than the Piaggio Zip: 91.1% vs 71.3%, a 19.8-point lead. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Raleigh Runabout fail its MOT on most?
Tyres & wheels: 2.4% of Raleigh Runabout MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (1.9%).
What does the Piaggio Zip fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 11.9% of Piaggio Zip MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (9.2%).
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.