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LJ08 VMW

2008 Piaggio Fly

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,638 mi
Last recorded16,638 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Fly12,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 VMW
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 16,638 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 16,380 miles

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

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel control 1 (3.1.3b)

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies control 2 (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 16,351 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 13,873 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 7,960 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 672 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 672 miles

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 VMW is a 2008 Piaggio Fly in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VMW, 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 VMW registered?

LJ08 VMW is a 2008 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is LJ08 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 VMW 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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