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P45 SYF

1997 Piaggio Sfera 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,536 mi
Last recorded7,536 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera 1259,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 SYF
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 7,536 miles

Rear brake lever has little reserve traval

Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,276 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 5,357 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 5,341 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

front tyre starting to crack

Pass 2 Sep 2011 2,561 miles

Smell of fuel should be investigated

Fail 6 Sep 2010 731 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 731 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 716 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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P45 SYF is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P45 SYF, 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 P45 SYF registered?

P45 SYF is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P45 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P45 SYF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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