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R869 FGO

1997 Piaggio Sfera 80

Blue Petrol 75cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,007 mi
Last recorded12,007 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera 805,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 FGO
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 80
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine75cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2008 12,007 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 12,005 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 11,253 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 10,544 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Sfera 80?

Based on 485 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
245
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 8
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 6
Direction indicators not working 5
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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.

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