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PN05 LBX

2005 Piaggio Fly

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

17,320 mi
Last recorded17,320 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Fly12,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 LBX
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 17,320 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 17,320 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 16,186 miles

floor panel broken

Fail 18 Jul 2017 16,186 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

floor panel broken

Pass 18 Jul 2016 14,227 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 14,227 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 12,225 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 12,225 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 11,897 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 11,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 10,556 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 10,886 miles

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

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 10,486 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 10,239 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 10,239 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 5,958 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 5,958 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 4,126 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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PN05 LBX is a 2005 Piaggio Fly in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PN05 LBX, 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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PN05 LBX is a 2005 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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