Piaggio Fly
MotorcycleFrom 905 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a headlamp missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 25 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 25 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 19 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 16 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 14 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released | 7 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7 |
| steering head bearings have excessive wear or play | 7 |
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 7 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 11.8% of Fly failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £44.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 78.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released |
| 2015 | 82.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2014 | 85% | a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre |
| 2013 | 79.9% | steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Flys tested had between 8,774 and 23,509 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 13,737 median miles, the Fly has 0.137 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Piaggio models
| Piaggio Vespa | 88.4% |
| Piaggio Zip | 77% |
| Piaggio Mp3 | 88.5% |
| Piaggio Liberty 125 | 80.1% |
| Piaggio Px 125 (Vespa) | 88.3% |
Common questions
What is the Piaggio Fly MOT pass rate?
The Piaggio Fly has a 81.2% MOT pass rate based on 905 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Piaggio Fly?
The most common MOT failure on the Piaggio Fly is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 25 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely.
What is the typical mileage of a Piaggio Fly at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Piaggio Fly is 13,737 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,774 and 23,509 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.