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R138 MGT

1997 Piaggio Sfera 80

Black Petrol 75cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera 805,045 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 MGT
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 80
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine75cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014
Fail 1 Dec 2014 5,871 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 5,676 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

vehicle identification number barely legible

Pass 26 Apr 2012 5,478 miles

roller brake test indicates a slightly binding front brake

Pass 18 Apr 2011 5,362 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 5,362 miles

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 4,965 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 4,846 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 4,339 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2007 3,754 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 3,371 miles

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.

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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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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