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PN08 BXS

2008 Piaggio Fly

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

17,596 mi
Last recorded17,596 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Fly12,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 BXS
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2020 17,596 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake lever damaged but still functioning

Pass 30 Aug 2019 15,435 miles

Front Lower Fairing loose

Front Upper Fairing loose

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 15,435 miles

Front Lower Fairing loose

Front Upper Fairing loose

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle identification number not legible (0.2 (b))

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 15,406 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 13,371 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 13,371 miles

left mirror missing

Pass 17 Jan 2015 11,089 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

nearside indicator warning light not working,indicators visable from the riding position.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 10,946 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake pads corroded

no'plate cracked/repaired

Fail 4 Jan 2014 10,946 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake pads corroded

no'plate cracked/repaired

Pass 17 Jan 2013 8,923 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

cracking in front tyre tread

Pass 18 Jan 2012 5,694 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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PN08 BXS is a 2008 Piaggio Fly in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PN08 BXS, 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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PN08 BXS is a 2008 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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