Piaggio Fly 125 (2005)
2005 Piaggio Fly 125
CarHunch analysed 255 real MOT records for the 2005 Piaggio Fly 125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Piaggio Fly 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 56.6%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which signals reliability concerns for this ageing scooter. With 11.4% of vehicles having suffered dangerous defects, buyers should factor in potential safety issues alongside the mechanical failures.
These scooters are running at relatively modest mileage for their age (median 14,306 miles), yet still accumulating an average of 1.23 failures and 2.4 advisories per test, suggesting wear and maintenance gaps rather than heavy use. Before purchasing, have any prospective Fly inspected by a scooter specialist, as the high failure rate means hidden problems are common.
What to check before buying a 2005 Piaggio Fly 125
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 253 | 56.3% | 1.23 |
| Other (1%) | 2 | 90% | 0.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Piaggio Fly 125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Piaggio Fly 125 vehicles fall between 8,684 and 18,965 miles.
2005 Piaggio Fly 125 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (13% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
MOT History Averages
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