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R993 HBV

1997 Piaggio Sfera 125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,939 mi
Last recorded10,939 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera 1259,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 HBV
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 10,939 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 10,657 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 9,831 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 9,831 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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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R993 HBV is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R993 HBV, 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 R993 HBV registered?

R993 HBV is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 6 September 1997.

Is R993 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R993 HBV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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