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R394 WRV

1998 Piaggio Sfera 125

Grey Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,913 mi
Last recorded7,913 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Sfera 1258,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 WRV
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2009 7,913 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 6,986 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 6,986 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Pass 8 May 2007 4,459 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre perished in tread

Fail 24 Apr 2007 4,448 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

crash damage to plastic bodywork

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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R394 WRV is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Grey with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Sfera 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 8,801 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 R394 WRV, 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 28 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 R394 WRV registered?

R394 WRV is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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