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P148 WAX

1997 Piaggio Sfera 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,084 mi
Last recorded7,084 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera 1259,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 WAX
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 7,084 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 6,473 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 6,473 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.3.8)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 6,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 6,172 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 5,893 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 5,893 miles

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

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 5,393 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 5,121 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 5,121 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 4,670 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 3,872 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 3,872 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 2,910 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 2,910 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 12 May 2008 1,584 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 1,505 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 1,399 miles

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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P148 WAX is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P148 WAX, 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 P148 WAX registered?

P148 WAX is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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