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R348 JDV

1998 Piaggio Sfera

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,641 mi
Last recorded16,641 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Sfera7,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 JDV
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2022 16,641 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

main beam tell tale inoperative

Pass 28 Jun 2021 15,139 miles

Lighting masked

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Piaggio Sfera?

Based on 932 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
376
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 18
Tyre tread not clearly visible 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 11
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R348 JDV is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Sfera models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 7,270 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Sfera fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R348 JDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Sfera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Piaggio Sfera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R348 JDV registered?

R348 JDV is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R348 JDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R348 JDV shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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