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LJ08 YLO

2008 Piaggio Carnaby

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,780 mi
Last recorded12,780 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Carnaby12,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 YLO
MakePiaggio
ModelCarnaby
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 12,780 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement engine mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 12,780 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement engine mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 12,385 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 8,875 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 8,875 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 8,778 miles

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Carnaby?

Based on 1,278 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
1,602
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Headlamp aim too high 12
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 8
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 8
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LJ08 YLO is a 2008 Piaggio Carnaby in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Carnaby models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 12,780 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 Carnaby fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 YLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Carnaby typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Carnaby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ08 YLO registered?

LJ08 YLO is a 2008 Piaggio Carnaby, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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