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YN08 TBY

2008 Piaggio Fly

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

26,605 mi
Last recorded26,605 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Fly12,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 TBY
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2020 26,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail linkage (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively borderline (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front brake pads corroded ?

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced borderline (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 25,547 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 23,359 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 23,359 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 21,395 miles

part of front engine case missing

Fail 2 Jul 2015 21,395 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Oct 2013 15,412 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 10,792 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 10,792 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 9,341 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 9,341 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 4,318 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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YN08 TBY is a 2008 Piaggio Fly in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YN08 TBY, 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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YN08 TBY is a 2008 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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