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R129 WGC

1998 Piaggio Sfera 80

Red Petrol 75cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,525 mi
Last recorded11,525 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Sfera 807,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 WGC
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 80
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine75cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 11,525 miles

Centre Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Fail 25 Apr 2008 11,525 miles

Centre Front Upper Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Centre Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2007 11,525 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 11,525 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Front Lower Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

body work missing

How Reliable is the Piaggio Sfera 80?

Based on 485 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
245
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 8
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 6
Direction indicators not working 5
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R129 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera 80 in Red with a 75cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Sfera 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 7,195 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 80 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R129 WGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Sfera 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Piaggio Sfera 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R129 WGC registered?

R129 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera 80, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R129 WGC safe to buy?

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