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R118 PWO

1998 Piaggio Sfera 80

Red Petrol 75cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,326 mi
Last recorded6,326 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Sfera 807,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 PWO
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 80
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine75cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2012 6,326 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

front suspension weak

rear brake clevis siezed

Pass 2 Mar 2011 4,533 miles

front tyre is deteriorating

Pass 5 Mar 2010 2,270 miles

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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R118 PWO is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera 80 in Red with a 75cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Sfera 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 7,195 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 80 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R118 PWO, 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 28 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 R118 PWO registered?

R118 PWO is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera 80, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R118 PWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 PWO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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