Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Piaggio Medley?

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 2017 Piaggio Medley?

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 2017 Piaggio Medley?

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 2017 Piaggio Medley vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

28% 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 2017 Piaggio Medley reliable?

Based on MOT data from 208 vehicles, the 2017 Piaggio Medley has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2017 Piaggio Medley?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2017 Piaggio Medley are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (25.5% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (20.2% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (20% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2017 Piaggio Medley?

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 (2017)

208 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.6% first-time pass rate

2017 Piaggio Medley

CarHunch analysed 208 real MOT records for the 2017 Piaggio Medley. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2017 Piaggio Medley passes its MOT first time at 89.6%, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, which signals solid reliability—but 28.4% of these scooters have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, so safety issues are a real concern for buyers. The median mileage of 12,464 is modest for a six-year-old machine, suggesting these are mostly leisure or light-use scooters rather than daily commuters.

When failures do occur, they average just 0.65 per vehicle, though advisories pile up at 2.3 each, pointing to minor wear items like tyres, brakes, and lighting rather than structural problems. Check the service history carefully and budget for routine consumables before you buy, but the low failure rate suggests the Medley is mechanically sound if it's been looked after.

We have limited data for the 2017 Piaggio Medley — 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

89.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

28.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.65

Over 4.8 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

12k

Middle half: 7k–21k

For context

These stats describe 208 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 208 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 25.5%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 20.2%

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 18.6%

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Suspension & steering 12.2%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy · Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017.

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Before you buy a 2017 Piaggio Medley

Based on MOT data from 208 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 28.4% 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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 595 Piaggio Medley vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 40.8%

243

Blue 37.3%

222

White 21.8%

130

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Piaggio Medley 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.

12,464

typical

7,467

low mileage

21,494

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Piaggio Medley vehicles fall between 7,467 and 21,494 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,467 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.

✓ 7,467–21,494 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Piaggio Medleys sit.

⚠ Over 29,016 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Piaggio Medley — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 56% of 2017 Piaggio Medleys are still active.

101 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* 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

4.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.65

Avg failures per vehicle

2.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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