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PLZ 1591

2005 Piaggio Fly

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,256 mi
Last recorded9,256 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Fly12,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 1591
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 9,256 miles

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of scooter rotting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 9,256 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Front brake switch sticking (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of scooter rotting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 9,187 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of scooter rotting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing rear shock (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 9,187 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam no dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play steering head bearings are broken (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak r/hand fork misting (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm front tyre not legal (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm rear tyre not legal (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front front speed cable is broken

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of scooter rotting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing rear shock (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 6,135 miles

Front front tyre showing signs of age ,and getting close to legal limit

Pass 28 Dec 2019 5,477 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 5,312 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 5,312 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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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PLZ 1591 is a 2005 Piaggio Fly in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PLZ 1591, 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 PLZ 1591 registered?

PLZ 1591 is a 2005 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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