Piaggio FLY MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

6.9 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Piaggio FLY tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements19.4%

   21 occurrences

2. 2.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED15.7%

   17 occurrences

3. 3.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements9.3%

   10 occurrences

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely8.3%

   9 occurrences

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake7.4%

   8 occurrences

6. 6.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released7.4%

   8 occurrences

7. 7.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.4%

   8 occurrences

8. 8.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps7.4%

   8 occurrences

9. 9.Headlamp aim unable to be tested7.4%

   8 occurrences

10. 10.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm6.5%

    7 occurrences

11. 11.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps6.5%

    7 occurrences

12. 12.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play6.5%

    7 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Piaggio FLY tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements9.5%

   70 tests

2. 2.Brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied.6.4%

   47 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.3%

   32 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution4.1%

   30 tests

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.1%

   30 tests

6. 6.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely3.4%

   25 tests

7. 7.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play3.0%

   22 tests

8. 8.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake1.9%

   14 tests

How wear changes the picture

FLY pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The FLY fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

15,597

Test classes

class 1: 721 · class 2: 19

Compare within the range

Other Piaggio motorcycles

• Piaggio Vespa86.8%
• Piaggio ZIP76.2% raw
• Piaggio Liberty 12576.3% raw
• Piaggio PX 125 (vespa)85.7% raw
• Piaggio PX 200 E90.6% raw
• Piaggio T589.1% raw
• All Piaggio motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Piaggio FLY?

79.6% unadjusted, from 740 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Piaggio FLY fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 19.4% of failed Piaggio FLY tests, followed by "A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED" (15.7%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Piaggio FLY usually have at its MOT?

15,597 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.