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YJ58 UBA

2008 Piaggio Fly

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

30,082 mi
Last recorded30,082 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Fly12,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ58 UBA
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2019 30,082 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Vehicle identification number not legible (0.2 (b))

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2018 29,553 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 28,032 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

front brake lever stiff

throttle stiff

Pass 7 Mar 2016 23,709 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 23,709 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 18,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 11,087 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 4,835 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 4,835 miles

Centre Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 3,138 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 3,138 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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YJ58 UBA is a 2008 Piaggio Fly in Blue with a 124cc 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 YJ58 UBA, 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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YJ58 UBA is a 2008 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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