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FX08 DKF

2008 Piaggio Fly

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,097 mi
Last recorded28,097 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Fly12,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 DKF
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 28,097 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front mudguard damaged

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

headlight mask fitted

Pass 14 May 2024 28,058 miles

Front Mudguard has slight damage

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 25,639 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front mudguard damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

ignition barrel replaced with seperate unit to the side of original

Fail 4 Mar 2022 25,639 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect low beam/high beam wrong way round with poor beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner brake pad bent

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front mudguard damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre under inflated

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

ignition barrel replaced with seperate unit to the side of original

riders seat lock cannot be operated and is locked

Pass 3 May 2014 24,536 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 24,350 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 19,639 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 19,639 miles

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

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 15,397 miles

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

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

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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FX08 DKF is a 2008 Piaggio Fly in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX08 DKF, 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 FX08 DKF registered?

FX08 DKF is a 2008 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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