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P71 UGK

1997 Piaggio Sfera 125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

7,959 mi
Last recorded7,959 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera 1259,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 UGK
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2008 7,959 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 7,756 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 7,741 miles

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front tyre cracking around side wall.

Pass 26 Aug 2006 7,168 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 7,168 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

head light aim not tested

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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P71 UGK is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P71 UGK, 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 P71 UGK registered?

P71 UGK is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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