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P283 LYD

1997 Piaggio Sfera 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,721 mi
Last recorded5,721 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera 1259,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 LYD
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 5,721 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 5,567 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 5,567 miles

Rear Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 4,823 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 4,501 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 2,599 miles

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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P283 LYD is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 9,480 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 P283 LYD, 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 29 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 P283 LYD registered?

P283 LYD is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P283 LYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P283 LYD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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