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BU05 HYR

2005 Piaggio Fly

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,538 mi
Last recorded12,538 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Fly12,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 HYR
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 12,538 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 12,538 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 12,538 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

forks have pitted slightly

reduced damping of front suspension

Pass 21 May 2014 12,538 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

o/s mirror loose.

Fail 12 May 2014 12,538 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

o/s mirror loose.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 12,538 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

n/s mirror loose.

uneven wear on front tyre.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 9,920 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

rear tyre side walls cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2011 7,068 miles

Engine mounting bushes worn/soft

Pass 11 Mar 2010 6,445 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 5,754 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 HYR is a 2005 Piaggio Fly in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HYR, 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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What year was BU05 HYR registered?

BU05 HYR is a 2005 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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