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R194 TKJ

1997 Piaggio Sfera 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

13,126 mi
Last recorded13,126 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera 1259,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 TKJ
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 13,126 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 10,334 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 10,331 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 10,331 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 10,331 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 10,331 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 10,331 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 10,331 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 10,331 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 10,331 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 10,331 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 10,006 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 9,126 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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R194 TKJ is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R194 TKJ, 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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What year was R194 TKJ registered?

R194 TKJ is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R194 TKJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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