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P686 OFL

1997 Piaggio Sfera 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,838 mi
Last recorded19,838 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera 1259,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 OFL
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 19,838 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

unable to carry out proper test on front outer brake pad

Fail 4 Jun 2009

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

unable to carry out proper test on front outer brake pad

Pass 23 May 2007 18,229 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 18,219 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

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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P686 OFL is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P686 OFL, 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 P686 OFL registered?

P686 OFL is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P686 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P686 OFL shows 4 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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