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R165 JGH

1997 Piaggio Sfera 80

White Petrol 75cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,864 mi
Last recorded10,864 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera 805,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 JGH
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 80
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine75cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 10,864 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 10,842 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2006 10,093 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 10,093 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

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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R165 JGH is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 80 in White with a 75cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Sfera 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 5,045 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 R165 JGH, 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 29 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 R165 JGH registered?

R165 JGH is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 80, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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