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R941 JAD

1997 Piaggio Sfera 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,735 mi
Last recorded13,735 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera 1259,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 JAD
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 13,735 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r lower side panel insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2018 16,420 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 16,420 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Mar 2016 16,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 18 Mar 2016 16,420 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Jan 2015 16,420 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 16,420 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 16,420 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 16,420 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 14,555 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 14,447 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 11,554 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 9,941 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 9,079 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 8,959 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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R941 JAD is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R941 JAD, 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 R941 JAD registered?

R941 JAD is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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