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EU55 LUJ

2005 Piaggio Fly

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

53,340 mi
Last recorded53,340 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Fly12,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 LUJ
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 53,340 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 53,332 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 51,510 miles

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 51,510 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 51,509 miles

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 slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 46,614 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 46,614 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,523 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,829 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 36,829 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,798 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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EU55 LUJ is a 2005 Piaggio Fly in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EU55 LUJ, 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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EU55 LUJ is a 2005 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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