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R655 TDV

1997 Piaggio Sfera 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,919 mi
Last recorded11,919 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera 1259,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 TDV
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 11,919 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 11,281 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 11,281 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 10,622 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 10,622 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 9,351 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2006 7,670 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 7,670 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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R655 TDV is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R655 TDV, 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 R655 TDV registered?

R655 TDV is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R655 TDV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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