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FJ08 UMS

2008 Piaggio Fly 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,981 mi
Last recorded18,981 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Fly 12512,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 UMS
MakePiaggio
ModelFly 125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 18,981 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 16,612 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 13,468 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 11,121 miles

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

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

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

front tyre has slight perishing on sidewall

rear tyre pressure low

Fail 14 Feb 2011 11,121 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front tyre has slight perishing on sidewall

rear tyre pressure low

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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FJ08 UMS is a 2008 Piaggio Fly 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ08 UMS, 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 FJ08 UMS registered?

FJ08 UMS is a 2008 Piaggio Fly 125, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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