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R114 CGJ

1997 Piaggio Sfera 125

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,403 mi
Last recorded15,403 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera 1259,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 CGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 15,403 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 15,290 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 14,752 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 14,199 miles

no lights at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2015 12,859 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Jul 2015 12,853 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 12,827 miles

rear brake requires adjustment to increase reserve travel, borderline at present, worthwile checking rear shoes as well

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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R114 CGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125 in White with a 125cc 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 R114 CGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R114 CGJ?

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What year was R114 CGJ registered?

R114 CGJ is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R114 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R114 CGJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R114 CGJ have outstanding finance?

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