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LF55 XAM

2005 Piaggio Fly

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

20,725 mi
Last recorded20,725 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Fly12,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 XAM
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 20,725 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 20,691 miles

Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine to frame mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 2,054 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 2,054 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 20,077 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 19,615 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 19,606 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 19,606 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 15,704 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 15,704 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 13,252 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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LF55 XAM is a 2005 Piaggio Fly in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LF55 XAM, 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 LF55 XAM registered?

LF55 XAM is a 2005 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is LF55 XAM safe to buy?

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