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VX08 FXE

2008 Piaggio Fly

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,489 mi
Last recorded19,489 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Fly12,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 FXE
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 19,489 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 19,489 miles

Brake performance not tested steering head movement likely to cause damage conducting brake test (3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play steering has excessive movement in headstock .wheel can be moved laterally by approx 10mm (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2016 17,626 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 17,613 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 13,775 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 8,911 miles

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

Rear tyre has a repair, plug on tread centre

Pass 26 Feb 2013 8,316 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 6,315 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 4,469 miles

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

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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VX08 FXE is a 2008 Piaggio Fly in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX08 FXE, 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 VX08 FXE registered?

VX08 FXE is a 2008 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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