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AE08 KWU

2008 Piaggio Fly 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

29,148 mi
Last recorded29,148 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Fly 509,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 KWU
MakePiaggio
ModelFly 50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,148 miles

Underside of frame is corroded.

Fail 13 Mar 2017 29,148 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside wall damage. (4.1.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front side light is not working.

Rear tyre has oil/lubricant splashes on it.(Advise cleaning off.)

Underside of frame is corroded.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 23,403 miles

Nearside Front mirror loose

Fail 25 Feb 2016 23,403 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Front mirror loose

Pass 28 May 2014 23,341 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear tyre is perished

Fail 17 May 2014 23,341 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear tyre is perished

Pass 8 Jun 2013 20,006 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)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 31 May 2013 19,917 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 May 2012 16,577 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 13,532 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 13,526 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Fly 50?

Based on 2,288 MOT tests across 338 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
1,151
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
338
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 55
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 41
Tyre tread not clearly visible 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 21
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AE08 KWU is a 2008 Piaggio Fly 50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Fly 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 9,141 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 Fly 50 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 KWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Fly 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Fly 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE08 KWU is a 2008 Piaggio Fly 50, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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