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GX55 FPG

2006 Piaggio Fly

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

53,170 mi
Last recorded53,170 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Fly11,347 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 FPG
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 53,170 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 46,505 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 46,025 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 46,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Outer Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front wheel valve split/cut

Pass 2 Mar 2017 41,178 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 41,178 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light Intermittent operation Front brake (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 40,506 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear brake lever mounting slightly loose

Fail 12 Dec 2014 37,320 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 37,320 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 35,130 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 35,130 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 29,693 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 29,690 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2011 20,545 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 20,542 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 13,824 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 11,428 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 10,142 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 10,142 miles

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

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

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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GX55 FPG is a 2006 Piaggio Fly in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Fly models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 11,347 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 GX55 FPG, 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 20 years old, this Piaggio Fly is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX55 FPG is a 2006 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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