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P172 RYO

1996 Piaggio Sfera 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,901 mi
Last recorded6,901 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Sfera 12510,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 RYO
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 6,901 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 6,391 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 6,087 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 6,023 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 5,947 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 5,465 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 5,465 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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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P172 RYO is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P172 RYO, 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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How do I check the history of P172 RYO?

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What year was P172 RYO registered?

P172 RYO is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is P172 RYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 RYO 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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