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MX05 URC

2005 Piaggio Fly

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,015 mi
Last recorded28,015 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Fly12,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 URC
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 28,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 28,005 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 24,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

n/s + o/s front forks stanchion's pitted .

rear tyre sidewall have superfisual cracking .

Fail 25 Feb 2012 24,862 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

n/s + o/s front forks stanchion's pitted .

rear tyre pressure is low

rear tyre sidewall have superfisual cracking .

steering ( handlebar/wheel ) alignment out

front inner brake pad linner is starting to delaminate from backing plate .

Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front tyre has a cut in tread area .

front tyre n/s + o/s sidewalls near bead has superfisual cracking .

o/s running board damaged .

Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,157 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 21,581 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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MX05 URC is a 2005 Piaggio Fly in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MX05 URC, 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 MX05 URC registered?

MX05 URC is a 2005 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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