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LJ57 UOX

2008 Piaggio Fly

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,122 mi
Last recorded21,122 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Fly12,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 UOX
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 21,122 miles

Central Rear main stand bolt nut looks undone ,, need tightening

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 21,098 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested possible bulb upside down or faulty (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear main stand bolt nut looks undone ,, need tightening

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 20,472 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 20,460 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Nearside Lower Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride centre stand main bolt nut missing (6.2.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 18,482 miles

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering fitted with leg rain cover , (2.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated heat sheild (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 16,671 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 16,651 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low bulb discoloured (1.6)

Rear no. plate light

Pass 13 Feb 2015 13,943 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 13,943 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 12,176 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 12,176 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 10,391 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 10,391 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 8,569 miles

dip beam switch very stiff to operate

Pass 4 Jan 2011 8,002 miles

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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LJ57 UOX is a 2008 Piaggio Fly in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LJ57 UOX, 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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LJ57 UOX is a 2008 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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