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R407 RAU

1997 Piaggio Sfera 125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,387 mi
Last recorded19,387 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera 1259,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 RAU
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 19,387 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 17,730 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 17,211 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 17,202 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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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R407 RAU is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R407 RAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R407 RAU registered?

R407 RAU is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R407 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R407 RAU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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