Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Piaggio Medley 125?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Piaggio Medley 125?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Piaggio Medley 125?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2016 Piaggio Medley 125 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

23% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2016 Piaggio Medley 125 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 184 vehicles, the 2016 Piaggio Medley 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Piaggio Medley 125?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Piaggio Medley 125 (2016)

184 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88% first-time pass rate

2016 Piaggio Medley 125

CarHunch analysed 184 real MOT records for the 2016 Piaggio Medley 125. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Piaggio Medley 125 falls notably short of the UK average, with a 68.8% first-time pass rate against the typical 80%—meaning roughly 1 in 3 fail their MOT. More concerning, nearly a quarter (23.4%) have recorded dangerous defects at some point, which is a genuine red flag for safety-critical systems on a scooter.

At 13,986 miles average, these are lightly used machines, yet they're still racking up 0.64 failures and 2.0 advisories per test, suggesting age-related wear rather than abuse. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on braking performance and lighting—the defects that appear most often on this model—and expect to budget for repairs.

We have limited data for the 2016 Piaggio Medley 125 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

88%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

23.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.64

Over 4.7 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

12k

Middle half: 6k–18k

For context

These stats describe 184 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 184 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 23.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Piaggio Medley 125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

12,068

typical

6,172

low mileage

18,355

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Piaggio Medley 125 vehicles fall between 6,172 and 18,355 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,172 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 6,172–18,355 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Piaggio Medley 125s sit.

⚠ Over 24,779 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Piaggio Medley 125 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 54% of 2016 Piaggio Medley 125s are still active.

76 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 54% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

4.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.64

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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