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AY08 BGF

2008 Piaggio Fly 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

12,185 mi
Last recorded12,185 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Fly 12512,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 BGF
MakePiaggio
ModelFly 125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 12,185 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 12,185 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 12,185 miles

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 12,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbed against fork leg (3.2.B3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 12,185 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbed against fork leg (3.2.B3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 12,185 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s of tyre worn uneven (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 12,185 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen blub upside down (1.6.B.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s of tyre worn uneven (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 12,185 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 12,185 miles

Front Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s bulb upside down (1.2.2b(ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2015 11,200 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 10,633 miles

Front stop lamp (if fitted) inoperative. Stop lamp may only operate from one control.

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

Pass 12 May 2012 9,874 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 9,627 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 7,253 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Fly 125?

Based on 8,326 MOT tests across 1,209 vehicles.

76.6%
Pass Rate
1,583
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 286
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 237
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 147
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 82
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 76
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AY08 BGF is a 2008 Piaggio Fly 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Fly 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 12,552 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 286 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY08 BGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Fly 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Fly 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY08 BGF registered?

AY08 BGF is a 2008 Piaggio Fly 125, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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