Piaggio Fly (2008)
2008 Piaggio Fly
CarHunch analysed 373 real MOT records for the 2008 Piaggio Fly.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 373 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
The 2008 Piaggio Fly falls just short of the UK average with a 77.3% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, and one in five of these scooters have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a figure worth taking seriously if you're considering a used example. The median mileage of just over 12,000 miles suggests these machines see light use, yet they still average 1.77 failures and 4.1 advisories per test, indicating age-related wear is catching up with them regardless of how little they've been ridden.
When you're looking at a specific machine, focus on brake and lighting components—these are the typical failure points on ageing Piaggios—and factor in that a Carhunch score of 50 puts this model squarely in the middle of the reliability spectrum. Have any candidate checked thoroughly by a scooter specialist before purchase, as the combination of moderate pass rates and the dangerous defect history means casual buyers can easily miss costly issues.
The 2008 Piaggio Fly passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (77.3%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.
These stats describe 373 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 373 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008.
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Before you buy a 2008 Piaggio Fly
Based on MOT data from 373 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 3,900 Piaggio Fly vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Piaggio Fly vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Piaggio Fly vehicles fall between 7,174 and 16,569 miles.
2008 Piaggio Fly — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 8% of 2008 Piaggio Flys are still active.
Numbers are declining — 19 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (8% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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