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R344 RSW

1997 Piaggio Sfera 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

3,785 mi
Last recorded3,785 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera 1259,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 RSW
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 3,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 3,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 11,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 11,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Jul 2016 10,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Jul 2015 10,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 May 2014 8,982 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 6,435 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 6,243 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 5,956 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 5,955 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 5,267 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 4,821 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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R344 RSW is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 9,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R344 RSW, 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 29 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 R344 RSW registered?

R344 RSW is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 6 September 1997.

Is R344 RSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R344 RSW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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