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R113 HUM

1997 Piaggio Sfera 125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,141 mi
Last recorded17,141 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera 1259,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 HUM
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 17,141 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 17,090 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 15,967 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

number plate light inop

Fail 12 Oct 2009 15,965 miles

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

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

number plate light inop

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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R113 HUM is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R113 HUM, 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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R113 HUM is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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