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AE08 CLF

2008 Piaggio Carnaby

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,032 mi
Last recorded47,032 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Carnaby12,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 CLF
MakePiaggio
ModelCarnaby
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 47,032 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre Stand Corroded/Bent (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 47,032 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Centre Stand does not return freely & corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 40,259 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 33,366 miles

Offside Front Upper Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear Tyre low Tread In Parts of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 27,735 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 27,735 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 25,060 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 24,298 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Inner Tube fitted in tubeless rim

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2016 24,565 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 24,565 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

number plate lamp not working

Pass 12 Nov 2014 21,037 miles

number plate lamp not working

some slight restriction of throttle action

Pass 8 Nov 2013 19,982 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 19,982 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

n/s front indicator loose but not insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2012 19,982 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

n/s fr indicator loose but not insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2011 11,724 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Piaggio Carnaby?

Based on 1,278 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
1,602
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Headlamp aim too high 12
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 8
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 8
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AE08 CLF is a 2008 Piaggio Carnaby in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Carnaby models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 12,780 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Carnaby fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 CLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Carnaby typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Carnaby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE08 CLF is a 2008 Piaggio Carnaby, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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