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N840 PYK

1996 Piaggio Sfera 125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,959 mi
Last recorded10,959 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Sfera 12510,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN840 PYK
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 10,959 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Number plate light broken, early replacement.

Fail 3 Jun 2008 10,959 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Number plate light broken, early replacement.

Pass 11 May 2007 10,956 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 10,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(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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N840 PYK is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N840 PYK, 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 N840 PYK registered?

N840 PYK is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 4 July 1996.

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