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LK08 GXU

2008 Piaggio Fly

Silver Petrol 96cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,890 mi
Last recorded10,890 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Fly12,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 GXU
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine96cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 10,890 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 10,783 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 10,523 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 10,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 5,194 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 3,678 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 1,981 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 1,974 miles

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Centre Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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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LK08 GXU is a 2008 Piaggio Fly in Silver with a 96cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LK08 GXU, 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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What year was LK08 GXU registered?

LK08 GXU is a 2008 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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