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AU08 FHW

2008 Piaggio Fly 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,827 mi
Last recorded14,827 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Fly 509,141 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 FHW
MakePiaggio
ModelFly 50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 14,827 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 14,757 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 13,754 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

front tyre starting to crack/perish between the tread blocks

Pass 30 Nov 2012 10,196 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 10,064 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2011 6,811 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 6,811 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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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AU08 FHW is a 2008 Piaggio Fly 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU08 FHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU08 FHW registered?

AU08 FHW is a 2008 Piaggio Fly 50, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AU08 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 FHW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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