Piaggio Fly (2007)
2007 Piaggio Fly
CarHunch analysed 281 real MOT records for the 2007 Piaggio Fly. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Piaggio Fly passes its MOT at nearly the UK average rate of 79.5%, so overall reliability is broadly in line with what you'd expect from a 17-year-old vehicle. However, 18.5% of these scooters have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their test history, which is a meaningful concern—you should inspect brake condition and lighting carefully before purchase.
With a median mileage of just over 10,000 miles, these machines have been lightly used on average, yet they still accumulate 1.69 failures and 3.8 advisories per test, suggesting age-related wear (suspension, exhaust systems, tyres) rather than hard riding. Budget for routine maintenance, and ask the seller for full service history before committing—low mileage is only reassuring if the scooter has been properly maintained.
What to check before buying a 2007 Piaggio Fly
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Piaggio Fly 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 2007 Piaggio Fly vehicles fall between 6,378 and 16,436 miles.
2007 Piaggio Fly — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 16 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (11% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Piaggio Fly
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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33.3%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30.3%
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam
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25.3%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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19.9%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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18.9%
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect
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11.7%
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake
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11.1%
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies
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9.8%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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