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RK16 NZU

2016 Piaggio Fly

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,502 mi
Last recorded43,502 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Fly14,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK16 NZU
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 43,502 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 40,402 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 40,402 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 36,937 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 34,797 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 34,797 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 34,452 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 27,840 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 27,504 miles

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

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 11 Jun 2019 18,561 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 18,460 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (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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RK16 NZU is a 2016 Piaggio Fly in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Piaggio Fly models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 14,928 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 RK16 NZU, 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 10 years old, this Piaggio Fly is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RK16 NZU registered?

RK16 NZU is a 2016 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is RK16 NZU safe to buy?

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