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AU59 BXC

2009 Piaggio Fly 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

14,335 mi
Last recorded14,335 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Fly 509,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 BXC
MakePiaggio
ModelFly 50
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 14,335 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 14,335 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 13,019 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 13,019 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 11,252 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 11,235 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 10,475 miles

Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 10,475 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 10,029 miles

Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre side wall perished

Fail 15 Mar 2022 10,028 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre side wall perished

Pass 17 Mar 2021 9,424 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 7,987 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 5,226 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 3,850 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 3,850 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 3,850 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Jan 2015 3,850 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 3,612 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 21 Nov 2013 3,612 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Nov 2012 2,738 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Nov 2012 2,708 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Piaggio Fly 50?

Based on 2,288 MOT tests across 338 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
1,151
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
338
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 55
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 41
Tyre tread not clearly visible 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 21
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AU59 BXC is a 2009 Piaggio Fly 50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Fly 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 9,695 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Fly 50 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU59 BXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Fly 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Fly 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU59 BXC registered?

AU59 BXC is a 2009 Piaggio Fly 50, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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