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FA05 VFM

2005 Piaggio Fly 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,662 mi
Last recorded5,662 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Fly 12514,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 VFM
MakePiaggio
ModelFly 125
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 5,662 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 4,138 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 4,138 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable has a significantly damaged outer casing. (3.2.A1b)

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 4,138 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 32,131 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 32,131 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 25,487 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 25,469 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Oct 2011 19,752 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

airbox and rear mudguard insecure.

Fail 14 Oct 2011 19,752 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Nail in front tyre

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

airbox and rear mudguard insecure.

front tyre has been 'plugged'

Pass 23 Aug 2010 11,201 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 10,996 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 7,399 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 4,983 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Fly 125?

Based on 8,326 MOT tests across 1,209 vehicles.

76.6%
Pass Rate
1,583
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 286
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 237
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 147
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 82
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 76
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FA05 VFM is a 2005 Piaggio Fly 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Fly 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 14,732 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 286 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA05 VFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Fly 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Fly 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FA05 VFM is a 2005 Piaggio Fly 125, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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