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N138 JLH

1996 Piaggio Sfera 125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,516 mi
Last recorded4,516 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Sfera 12510,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 JLH
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 4,516 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 4,397 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Last 3 digits of vin number corroded

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2009 4,397 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Last 3 digits of vin number corroded

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

How Reliable is the Piaggio Sfera 125?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 14
Headlamp aim too low 13
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
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N138 JLH is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Sfera 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 10,568 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 Sfera 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N138 JLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Sfera 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Piaggio Sfera 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N138 JLH registered?

N138 JLH is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 4 June 1996.

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