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LJ08 EPV

2008 Piaggio Fly 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

25,215 mi
Last recorded25,215 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Fly 12512,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 EPV
MakePiaggio
ModelFly 125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 25,215 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 25,215 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 25,215 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 20 Jul 2024 25,215 miles

Front Brake lever excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Motorcycle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2023 19,776 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 13,135 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Mudguard insecure INSECURE AND FRONT SECTION MISSING (FRONT) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2021 12,259 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 12,259 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 12,259 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 12,259 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 12,259 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 12,259 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 12,259 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 12,259 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 12,259 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 10,804 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 9,375 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 9,375 miles

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

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 7,097 miles

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)

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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LJ08 EPV is a 2008 Piaggio Fly 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LJ08 EPV, 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 LJ08 EPV registered?

LJ08 EPV is a 2008 Piaggio Fly 125, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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