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LJ57 UPA

2008 Piaggio Fly

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,840 mi
Last recorded10,840 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Fly12,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 UPA
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 10,840 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 10,833 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage component insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 8,792 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 8,790 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 UPA is a 2008 Piaggio Fly in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ57 UPA registered?

LJ57 UPA is a 2008 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is LJ57 UPA safe to buy?

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