Piaggio Fly MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 17,128 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 27.0%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Piaggio Fly MOT Reliability Overview
The Piaggio Fly is a relatively common sight on UK roads, with 17,128 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 13 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.0% and a failure rate of 27.0%, which is above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Piaggio Fly earns a "Very Good" reliability rating. The average Piaggio Fly presents for MOT with approximately 14,045 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2014 models achieve the highest pass rate at 79.1%, while 2008 models have the lowest at 67.3%. This 11.8 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Piaggio Fly is Motorcycle brakes, affecting 14.1% of all tests. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. The second most common issue is Motorcycle lighting and signalling at 13.3%. Motorcycle steering and suspension rounds out the top three at 8.8%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Best Year to Buy
📈 How Each Vintage Ages
Tracking how each manufacture year's MOT pass rate changes as the car ages. Showing 12 vintages — click year chips to highlight.
Multi-line chart showing how different Piaggio Fly vintages degrade over time, from age 3 to 20 years.
Only vintages with 100+ tests in at least 3 different test years are shown. Fleet average is the UK-wide pass rate for all cars at each age.
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Piaggio Fly. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 3 to 15 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Piaggio Fly actually sees a 3% decrease in failure rate after the warranty period. This is likely due to survivorship bias — unreliable cars are already off the road by this age. Peak failure occurs at age 12 (29.4% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Brakes | 14.7% | 2,511 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 14.4% | 2,466 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 9.8% | 1,686 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 8.0% | 1,363 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 7.8% | 1,341 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Tyres | 4.6% | 780 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Suspension | 2.5% | 435 |
| 8 | Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust | 2.1% | 363 |
| 9 | Motorcycle Steering | 1.9% | 332 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 1.9% | 324 |
| 11 | Motorcycle Body And Structure | 0.8% | 137 |
| 12 | Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn) | 0.6% | 107 |
| 13 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.5% | 84 |
| 14 | Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin | 0.4% | 70 |
| 15 | Non-component Advisories | 0.3% | 45 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 14,045 miFor 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.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle brakes | 10.44 | 14.7% | 2,511 |
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 10.25 | 14.4% | 2,466 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 7.01 | 9.8% | 1,686 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 5.67 | 8.0% | 1,363 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 5.57 | 7.8% | 1,341 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 3.24 | 4.6% | 780 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 1.81 | 2.5% | 435 |
| Motorcycle fuel and exhaust | 1.51 | 2.1% | 363 |
| Motorcycle steering | 1.38 | 1.9% | 332 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 1.35 | 1.9% | 324 |
| Motorcycle body and structure | 0.57 | 0.8% | 137 |
| Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) | 0.44 | 0.6% | 107 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.35 | 0.5% | 84 |
| Motorcycle reg plates and vin | 0.29 | 0.4% | 70 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.19 | 0.3% | 45 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Piaggio Fly has 14,045 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Piaggio Fly has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 19.22% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Piaggio Fly MOT Data
The Piaggio Fly is a relatively common sight on UK roads, with 17,128 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 13 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.0% and a failure rate of 27.0%, which is above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Piaggio Fly owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle brakes and motorcycle lighting and signalling for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Fly is likely to perform.
Motorcycle brakes — 14.1% of failures
Motorcycle brakes issues account for 14.1% of MOT failures on the Piaggio Fly. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 13.3% of failures
Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 13.3% of MOT failures on the Piaggio Fly. Motorcycle lighting and signalling 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 steering and suspension — 8.8% of failures
Motorcycle steering and suspension issues account for 8.8% of MOT failures on the Piaggio Fly. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Piaggio Fly?
Based on 17,128 MOT tests in our database, the Piaggio Fly has an overall pass rate of 73.0% (27.0% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Piaggio Fly?
The top 3 reasons a Piaggio Fly fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle brakes (14.1%), 2. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (13.3%), 3. Motorcycle steering and suspension (8.8%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Piaggio Fly reliable?
With a 27.0% MOT failure rate, the Fly is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Piaggio Fly?
Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle brakes (14.1%); Motorcycle lighting and signalling (13.3%); Motorcycle steering and suspension (8.8%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.