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Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
vehicle identification number barely legible
roller brake test indicates a slightly binding front brake
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Sfera 80?
Based on 485 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R138 MGT is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 80 in Black with a 75cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1997 Piaggio Sfera 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 5,045 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 R138 MGT, 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 29 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 R138 MGT registered?
R138 MGT is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 80, first registered on 24 November 1997.
Is R138 MGT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R138 MGT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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