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DX05 VBD

2005 Piaggio Fly

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,131 mi
Last recorded53,131 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Fly12,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 VBD
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 53,131 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 53,131 miles

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

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 52,908 miles

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

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 52,549 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 52,549 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 52,018 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 50,535 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,858 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,852 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 48,852 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 46,564 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,415 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 37,805 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,663 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 24,227 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 24,227 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 17,258 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 17,258 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 12,267 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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DX05 VBD is a 2005 Piaggio Fly in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DX05 VBD, 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 DX05 VBD registered?

DX05 VBD is a 2005 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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The MOT history for DX05 VBD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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