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GX05 GFV

2005 Piaggio Fly

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,449 mi
Last recorded17,449 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Fly12,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 GFV
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 17,449 miles

Speedo Not Working

Fail 12 Jan 2012 17,449 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Speedo Not Working

Fail 21 Mar 2011 17,449 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 17,449 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 17,449 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,553 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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GX05 GFV is a 2005 Piaggio Fly in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GX05 GFV, 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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What year was GX05 GFV registered?

GX05 GFV is a 2005 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 18 June 2005.

Is GX05 GFV safe to buy?

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