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LJ55 GCO

2005 Piaggio Fly 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

20,879 mi
Last recorded20,879 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Fly 5011,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 GCO
MakePiaggio
ModelFly 50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2013 20,879 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front mudguard missing

Pass 21 Sep 2012 19,477 miles

front mudguard broken

Fail 20 Sep 2012 19,477 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

front mudguard broken

Pass 3 Oct 2011 15,384 miles

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

rr tyre has a number of small cuts and cracks

Fail 1 Oct 2011 15,384 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

rr tyre has a number of small cuts and cracks

Fail 25 Sep 2010 14,866 miles

2 stroke spillage

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 14,866 miles

2 stroke spillage

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 10,829 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 10,829 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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LJ55 GCO is a 2005 Piaggio Fly 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 LJ55 GCO, 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 LJ55 GCO registered?

LJ55 GCO is a 2005 Piaggio Fly 50, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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