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VX08 JWJ

2008 Piaggio Fly

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,095 mi
Last recorded24,095 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Fly12,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 JWJ
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 24,095 miles

rear lamp bulb deterioated

Pass 4 Aug 2015 22,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre on limit

Pass 16 Jun 2014 20,694 miles

Exhaust bolt missing

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 20,694 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 20,694 miles

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 13,342 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 13,424 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

front brake slightly binding

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 JWJ is a 2008 Piaggio Fly in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VX08 JWJ, 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 JWJ registered?

VX08 JWJ is a 2008 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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