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P129 VDF

1996 Piaggio Sfera 125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,620 mi
Last recorded19,620 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Sfera 12510,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 VDF
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2009 19,620 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 17,801 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 16,037 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 May 2006 14,138 miles

dualseat locking catch missing

Fail 10 May 2006 14,124 miles

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

dualseat locking catch missing

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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P129 VDF is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P129 VDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P129 VDF registered?

P129 VDF is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P129 VDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P129 VDF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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