MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Piaggio Sfera 80?
Based on 485 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.
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R869 FGO is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 80 in Blue with a 75cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Piaggio Sfera 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 5,045 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 80 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R869 FGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Piaggio Sfera 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Piaggio Sfera 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R869 FGO registered?
R869 FGO is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 80, first registered on 7 October 1997.
Is R869 FGO safe to buy?
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