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2009 Piaggio Fly 50 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Fly 50 models manufactured in 2009, based on 246 real MOT test results.

65.0%
Pass Rate
35.0%
Fail Rate
246
Total Tests
10,059
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2009 Piaggio Fly 50 MOT Analysis

The 2009 Piaggio Fly 50 has an MOT pass rate of 65.0% based on 246 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 10,059 miles on the odometer. With a 35.0% failure rate, the 2009 Fly 50 is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2009 Piaggio Fly 50 is Motorcycle structure and attachments, responsible for 0.8% of failures. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Motorcycle suspension is the second most common issue at 0.8%. Identification of the vehicle follows at 0.4%.

Top failures specific to 2009 models only. The overall Fly 50 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle structure and attachments 0.8%
Motorcycle suspension 0.8%
Identification of the vehicle 0.4%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Structure And Attachments0.8%2
2Motorcycle Suspension0.8%2
3Identification Of The Vehicle0.4%1
4Motorcycle Brakes0.4%1
5Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors0.4%1
6Motorcycle Steering0.4%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 10,059 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle structure and attachments0.81% per 10K miMotorcycle suspension0.81% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle0.40% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes0.40% per 10K miMotorcycle lamps and reflectors0.40% per 10K miMotorcycle steering0.40% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.810.8%2
Motorcycle suspension0.810.8%2
Identification of the vehicle0.400.4%1
Motorcycle brakes0.400.4%1
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors0.400.4%1
Motorcycle steering0.400.4%1

Mileage Statistics

10,059
Mean
7,318
Median
4,154
25th Percentile
10,551
75th Percentile
34.79% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2009 Piaggio Fly 50 has an MOT pass rate of 65.0% based on 246 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 10,059 miles on the odometer. With a 35.0% failure rate, the 2009 Fly 50 is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2009 Piaggio Fly 50, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle structure and attachments: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 10,059 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 0.8% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 0.8% of MOT failures on 2009 Piaggio Fly 50 models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle suspension — 0.8% of failures

Motorcycle suspension issues account for 0.8% of MOT failures on 2009 Piaggio Fly 50 models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Identification of the vehicle — 0.4% of failures

Identification of the vehicle issues account for 0.4% of MOT failures on 2009 Piaggio Fly 50 models. Identification failures relate to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and registration plate. The VIN must be permanently displayed and legible, and the registration plate must meet British Standard formatting. Typical repair costs: £10–50. Pre-MOT check: Ensure the VIN plate is visible and legible (usually in the windscreen or under the bonnet). Check that number plates are clean, undamaged, and use the correct font and spacing.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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