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FJ55 VAE

2005 Piaggio Fly 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,380 mi
Last recorded21,380 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Fly 5011,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 VAE
MakePiaggio
ModelFly 50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 21,380 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 14,933 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 13,208 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 11,573 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 7,765 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 5,940 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 5,928 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 1,975 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Fly 50?

Based on 2,288 MOT tests across 338 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
1,151
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
338
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 55
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 41
Tyre tread not clearly visible 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 21
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FJ55 VAE is a 2005 Piaggio Fly 50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Fly 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 11,986 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Fly 50 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ55 VAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Fly 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Fly 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ55 VAE registered?

FJ55 VAE is a 2005 Piaggio Fly 50, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is FJ55 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ55 VAE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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