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GJ59 HBU

2009 Piaggio Fly

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

12,025 mi
Last recorded12,025 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Fly11,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 HBU
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 12,025 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 12,024 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 12,020 miles

Forks excessively deformed front forks damaged, distorted towards rear , steering / handling erratic (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 11,863 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front tyre pressure low

Pass 22 Sep 2018 4,706 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 16,825 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 16,445 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 13,407 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 8,708 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 8,594 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 7,607 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 7,607 miles

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

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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GJ59 HBU is a 2009 Piaggio Fly in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Fly models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 11,486 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 GJ59 HBU, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Fly is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJ59 HBU registered?

GJ59 HBU is a 2009 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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