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WJ55 OBA

2005 Piaggio Fly

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,034 mi
Last recorded4,034 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Fly12,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 OBA
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 4,034 miles

front forks slight oil staining

handlebars slightly out of align

headlamp cracked but doesn't effect operation

surface cracking front tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2016 4,034 miles

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

front forks slight oil staining

handlebars slightly out of align

headlamp cracked but doesn't effect operation

surface cracking front tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2009 4,034 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 4,034 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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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WJ55 OBA is a 2005 Piaggio Fly in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WJ55 OBA, 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 WJ55 OBA registered?

WJ55 OBA is a 2005 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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