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R196 VDV

1997 Piaggio Sfera 80

Green Petrol 75cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

2,242 mi
Last recorded2,242 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera 805,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 VDV
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 80
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine75cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 2,242 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 2,242 miles

Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2013 2,237 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 2,237 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 2,165 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 1,985 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 1,832 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 1,695 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 1,695 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2006 1,536 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 1,536 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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R196 VDV is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 80 in Green with a 75cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R196 VDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R196 VDV registered?

R196 VDV is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 80, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R196 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R196 VDV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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