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BU05 DFZ

2005 Piaggio Fly

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

43,350 mi
Last recorded43,350 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Fly12,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 DFZ
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 43,350 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 43,345 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect stiff (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel cap ineffective no seal fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 43,330 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 38,338 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 35,072 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 32,240 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 30,222 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Oil leak ()

speedometer light not working.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 30,214 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Oil leak ()

speedometer light not working.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 26,526 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 24,355 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2015 24,355 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 21,056 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 17,404 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2013 17,404 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2012 14,820 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 14,820 miles

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 11,147 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 8,165 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 6,109 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 6,109 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 May 2008 3,733 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 May 2008 28,547 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Fly?

Based on 24,164 MOT tests across 3,918 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
1,483
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
3,918
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 507
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 491
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 274
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 196
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 182
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BU05 DFZ is a 2005 Piaggio Fly in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Fly models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 12,925 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 507 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 DFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BU05 DFZ is a 2005 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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