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LJ57 TYZ

2008 Piaggio Fly 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,816 mi
Last recorded28,816 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Fly 12512,552 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 TYZ
MakePiaggio
ModelFly 125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 28,816 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 28,814 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 28,814 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 28,814 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 28,814 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 28,814 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 28,814 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 28,814 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 28,814 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 28,814 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 26,454 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 22,629 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 18,287 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 18,287 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 14,835 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 14,835 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 13,330 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 13,330 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 May 2015 11,384 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 10,096 miles

front brake binding slightly when spun by hand.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 10,054 miles

front brake pads near limit.

lefthand fork showing signs of seal starting to weep slightly.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 9,591 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 9,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 8,223 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 8,223 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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LJ57 TYZ is a 2008 Piaggio Fly 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LJ57 TYZ, 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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LJ57 TYZ is a 2008 Piaggio Fly 125, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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