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HW58 APU

2008 Piaggio Fly

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Piaggio Fly12,447 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW58 APU
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 20,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 19,601 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 19,601 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 19,601 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber slightly loose forks (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 19,601 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber slightly loose forks (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 18,074 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 18,053 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 17,663 miles

Number plate light not working

Fail 17 Jan 2017 17,657 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Number plate light not working

Pass 11 Jan 2016 17,078 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 16,542 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 15,707 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 15,707 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 15,707 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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HW58 APU is a 2008 Piaggio Fly in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HW58 APU, 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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HW58 APU is a 2008 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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