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R309 AAF

1997 Piaggio Sfera 80

Purple Petrol 75cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

20,197 mi
Last recorded20,197 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera 805,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 AAF
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 80
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine75cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2006 20,197 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 20,197 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2006 20,179 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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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R309 AAF is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 80 in Purple with a 75cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R309 AAF, 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 R309 AAF registered?

R309 AAF is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 80, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R309 AAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R309 AAF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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