MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,491 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Sfera 125?
Based on 911 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R257 LFW is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1998 Piaggio Sfera 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 8,801 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 R257 LFW, 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 28 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 R257 LFW registered?
R257 LFW is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 25 February 1998.
Is R257 LFW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R257 LFW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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