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VE13 UVY

2013 Piaggio Fly

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

18,682 mi
Last recorded18,682 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Fly14,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE13 UVY
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 18,682 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 18,667 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 17,755 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 17,750 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle Sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2024 16,192 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 15,670 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 13,486 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 13,486 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2021 8,898 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 8,037 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 7,276 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 6,252 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 5,233 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2016 3,925 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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VE13 UVY is a 2013 Piaggio Fly in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Piaggio Fly models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 14,360 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 VE13 UVY, 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 13 years old, this Piaggio Fly is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE13 UVY registered?

VE13 UVY is a 2013 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 13 July 2013.

Is VE13 UVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE13 UVY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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