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R281 RBL

1998 Piaggio Sfera 80

White Petrol 75cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,380 mi
Last recorded15,380 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Sfera 807,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 RBL
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 80
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine75cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 15,380 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 15,371 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 14,330 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 13,761 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 13,761 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 13,123 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 12,195 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 12,191 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R281 RBL is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera 80 in White with a 75cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Sfera 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 7,195 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 R281 RBL, 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 28 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 R281 RBL registered?

R281 RBL is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera 80, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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