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DX55 LNK

2005 Piaggio Fly

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,904 mi
Last recorded16,904 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Fly12,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 LNK
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 16,904 miles

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

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 15,905 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

air box loose

frame starting to get corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 11,402 miles

Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 Jul 2014 4,077 miles

Front tyre slight perishing.

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pasenger rear grab handle insecure.

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

Seat not locking in riding posution.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 4,077 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front tyre slight perishing.

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pasenger rear grab handle insecure.

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

Seat not locking in riding posution.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 3,277 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 3,277 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2011 20,280 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 19,421 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 19,410 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,488 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2008 14,488 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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DX55 LNK is a 2005 Piaggio Fly in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX55 LNK, 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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DX55 LNK is a 2005 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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