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FJ08 TVX

2008 Piaggio Fly

Blue Petrol 100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,652 mi
Last recorded18,652 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Fly12,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 TVX
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine100cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 18,652 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 18,647 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake lever (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 17,348 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 14,454 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 14,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 12,318 miles

number plate cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2012 12,318 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

number plate cracked

Pass 24 May 2011 10,336 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Fly?

Based on 24,164 MOT tests across 3,918 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
1,483
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
3,918
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 507
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 491
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 274
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 196
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 182
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FJ08 TVX is a 2008 Piaggio Fly in Blue with a 100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Fly models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 12,447 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 507 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ08 TVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FJ08 TVX registered?

FJ08 TVX is a 2008 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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