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R345 RRK

1997 Piaggio Sfera 125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,977 mi
Last recorded2,977 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera 1259,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 RRK
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 2,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyre Pershing

Fail 17 Aug 2023 2,973 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyre Pershing

Pass 20 Aug 2022 2,803 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2011 2,674 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 2,354 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 2,087 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 2,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 1,812 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 1,194 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 1 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 18,817 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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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R345 RRK is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R345 RRK, 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 R345 RRK registered?

R345 RRK is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R345 RRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R345 RRK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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