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P469 VFU

1996 Piaggio Sfera 125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,760 mi
Last recorded17,760 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Sfera 12510,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP469 VFU
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 17,760 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 May 2010 16,613 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 16,613 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 14,488 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 12,398 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 10,373 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 10,373 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 9,748 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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P469 VFU is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P469 VFU, 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 P469 VFU registered?

P469 VFU is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P469 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P469 VFU 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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