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P885 KYA

1996 Piaggio Sfera 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,648 mi
Last recorded11,648 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Sfera 12510,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP885 KYA
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 11,648 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 11,545 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Centre stand corroded

Exhaust centre join corroded

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Through front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak around front of engine

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 11,544 miles

Brake lagging in operation mastercylinder failing (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak engine front

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear tyre perishing

Road spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 10,244 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 10,244 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 9,451 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 9,201 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 9,201 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 7,977 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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P885 KYA is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P885 KYA, 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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P885 KYA is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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