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EU05 XLH

2005 Piaggio Fly

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

31,835 mi
Last recorded31,835 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Fly12,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 XLH
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 31,835 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 31,835 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2021 23,766 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 17,936 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 17,936 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 17,936 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 17,936 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 16,040 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 15,487 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 15,999 miles

N/S mirror missing

Pass 23 Jul 2013 13,385 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 13,385 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 10,152 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 10,152 miles

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

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 2,954 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 2,250 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 2,239 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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EU05 XLH is a 2005 Piaggio Fly in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EU05 XLH, 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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EU05 XLH is a 2005 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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