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VX08 KAU

2008 Piaggio Fly

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,643 mi
Last recorded13,643 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Fly12,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 KAU
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 13,643 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

steering very notchy

Pass 13 Jun 2015 11,274 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 11,274 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 8,022 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 4,567 miles

front side light blown

front tyre side wall slighty perished

Pass 23 Jun 2012 2,501 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 1,898 miles

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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VX08 KAU is a 2008 Piaggio Fly in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX08 KAU, 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 VX08 KAU registered?

VX08 KAU is a 2008 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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The MOT history for VX08 KAU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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