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GN55 LYX

2005 Piaggio Fly 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,201 mi
Last recorded14,201 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Fly 5011,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 LYX
MakePiaggio
ModelFly 50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 14,201 miles

Central centre stand bent

Front damage on front fender

Fail 9 Mar 2017 14,201 miles

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Central centre stand bent

Front damage on front fender

Pass 29 Jan 2016 18,777 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 13,336 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 13,336 miles

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 1,144 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 11,428 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 9,445 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 8,619 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 8,619 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 8,203 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 5,692 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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GN55 LYX is a 2005 Piaggio Fly 50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GN55 LYX, 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 GN55 LYX registered?

GN55 LYX is a 2005 Piaggio Fly 50, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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