MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,397 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Sfera 80?
Based on 485 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R197 VDV is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 80 in Purple with a 75cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R197 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.
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What year was R197 VDV registered?
R197 VDV is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 80, first registered on 12 November 1997.
Is R197 VDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R197 VDV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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