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P78 SRL

1997 Piaggio Sfera 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,326 mi
Last recorded18,326 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera 1259,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 SRL
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 18,326 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 18,628 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 15,744 miles

exhaust bolt missing,

Pass 18 Sep 2010 14,570 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 12,132 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Sep 2009 12,132 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Mar 2006 11,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (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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P78 SRL is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P78 SRL, 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 P78 SRL registered?

P78 SRL is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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