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T278 JAD

1999 Piaggio Sfera 80

Purple Petrol 75cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,742 mi
Last recorded6,742 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 JAD
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 80
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine75cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 6,742 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 6,721 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 6,720 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 20 May 2009 6,568 miles

front tyre pressure low - inflated

Pass 19 May 2008 6,197 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 5,727 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 5,229 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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T278 JAD is a 1999 Piaggio Sfera 80 in Purple with a 75cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T278 JAD, 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 27 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 T278 JAD registered?

T278 JAD is a 1999 Piaggio Sfera 80, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is T278 JAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T278 JAD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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