Piaggio Fly (2015)

401 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.5% first-time pass rate

2015 Piaggio Fly

CarHunch analysed 401 real MOT records for the 2015 Piaggio Fly. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 401 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2015 Piaggio Fly passes its MOT first time at 83.5%, slightly above the UK average of 80%, which is a decent indicator of reliability—though the 33.4% of vehicles that have recorded dangerous defects is a genuine concern for a scooter where safety margins are tighter than in cars. This suggests electrical or braking issues aren't uncommon, so a pre-purchase inspection by someone who knows Piaggios is essential.

With a median mileage of just under 14,000 miles for a nine-year-old scooter, these are lightly used machines, which partly explains the reasonable pass rate; the average 1.01 failures and 2.8 advisories per test indicate wear is moderate but steady. Before buying, have the brakes, lights, and steering thoroughly checked, since those are the failure patterns likely driving that high dangerous-defect figure.

The 2015 Piaggio Fly has a decent first-time pass rate (83.5%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.
First-time pass
83.5%
UK average ~80%
Around average
Dangerous (ever)
33.4%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
1.02
Over 5.3 tests on record
High
Typical mileage
14k
Middle half: 8k–21k
For context
🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.
🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.8 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.
🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 401 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 401 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 38.5%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Brake wear 13.7%
Front Brake binding but not excessively · Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied · Front Brake excessively binding · …
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Suspension & steering 12.4%
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy · Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · Steering headbearing has slight free play
Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.
Lighting 9.8%
Headlamp aim too high · Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015.

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Before you buy a 2015 Piaggio Fly

Based on MOT data from 401 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 33.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,900 Piaggio Fly vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 28.2%
1,100
Black 25.6%
999
Silver 20.9%
816
White 16.5%
645
Red 8.3%
325
Grey 0.4%
15

Mileage Distribution

Most 2015 Piaggio Fly vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

13,982
typical
8,178
low mileage
21,286
high mileage

Half of all 2015 Piaggio Fly vehicles fall between 8,178 and 21,286 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 8,178 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
8,178–21,286 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2015 Piaggio Flys sit.
Over 28,736 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2015 Piaggio Fly — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 35% of 2015 Piaggio Flys are still active.

Numbers are declining — 106 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (35% of peak).

17 106 2017 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

5.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.02
Avg failures per vehicle
2.8
Avg advisories per vehicle
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