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R803 FGO

1997 Piaggio Sfera

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,765 mi
Last recorded15,765 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera7,313 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 FGO
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 15,765 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 15,765 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 May 2017 12,754 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 12,754 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 12,644 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 12,641 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Sfera?

Based on 932 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
376
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 18
Tyre tread not clearly visible 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 11
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R803 FGO is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Sfera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 7,313 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R803 FGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Sfera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Piaggio Sfera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R803 FGO registered?

R803 FGO is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R803 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R803 FGO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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