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R257 LFW

1998 Piaggio Sfera 125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,491 mi
Last recorded16,491 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Sfera 1258,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 LFW
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2010 16,491 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 15,461 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 15,450 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 12,406 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 9,680 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 9,680 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 3,942 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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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.

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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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