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LX55 BKN

2005 Piaggio Fly

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,486 mi
Last recorded52,486 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Fly12,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 BKN
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 52,486 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 52,472 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 45,341 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 45,341 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 38,207 miles

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,539 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 28,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 28,529 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 19,450 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 13,869 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 10,930 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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LX55 BKN 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 72.7%.

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 LX55 BKN, 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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LX55 BKN is a 2005 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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