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P185 PAF

1996 Piaggio Sfera 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

8,464 mi
Last recorded8,464 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Sfera 12510,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 PAF
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 8,464 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Speedometer not working

Pass 22 Mar 2012 8,292 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 8,292 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 8,292 miles

Rear Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 8,292 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 8,292 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 8,292 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 4,221 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 4,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(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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P185 PAF is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P185 PAF, 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 P185 PAF registered?

P185 PAF is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 26 October 1996.

Is P185 PAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 PAF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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