MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
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?
Based on 932 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R953 JAD is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R953 JAD, 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 R953 JAD registered?
R953 JAD is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 1 October 1997.
Is R953 JAD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R953 JAD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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