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P966 SCK

1996 Piaggio Sfera 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

20,716 mi
Last recorded20,716 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Sfera 12510,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 SCK
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 20,716 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 20,697 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected engines revs when turning right (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2024 20,411 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 20,057 miles

Body plastics taped over.

Corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 19,832 miles

body fairing sharp edges taped over

Pass 15 Jun 2021 19,632 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 19,285 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 18,650 miles

Front Tyre tread cracking.

Rear slight play in rear wheel

Pass 5 Jun 2018 18,230 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 17,735 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 17,294 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 16,630 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 15,997 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 15,466 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 12 May 2012 14,726 miles

Centre Rear Lower Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 May 2012 14,724 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Lower Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Exhauts heat shield loose but not liklely to impede riding functions.

Pass 9 Oct 2010 14,212 miles

front brake flex outer sleeve slightly damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2009 13,751 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 13,169 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 12,345 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 11,402 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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P966 SCK is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 P966 SCK, 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 P966 SCK registered?

P966 SCK is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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