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R561 XDA

1997 Piaggio Sfera 125

Grey Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,723 mi
Last recorded11,723 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera 1259,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 XDA
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 11,723 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 11,526 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 11,380 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 10,846 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 10,846 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 10,257 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 9,655 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 9,145 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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R561 XDA is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Grey with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R561 XDA, 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 R561 XDA registered?

R561 XDA is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R561 XDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R561 XDA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R561 XDA have outstanding finance?

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