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LJ08 JVL

2008 Piaggio Fly

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

35,579 mi
Last recorded35,579 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Fly12,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 JVL
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 35,579 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 35,572 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 32,033 miles

Front mudguard missing

Fail 18 Nov 2019 32,033 miles

Front mudguard missing

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 26,453 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 26,638 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 24,535 miles

Rear tyre outer edges out of shape but not excessive at time of test

Fail 27 Mar 2015 24,535 miles

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

Rear tyre outer edges out of shape but not excessive at time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2012 20,491 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 20,444 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 14,768 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 14,753 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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LJ08 JVL is a 2008 Piaggio Fly in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LJ08 JVL, 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 LJ08 JVL registered?

LJ08 JVL is a 2008 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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