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R434 BMB

1998 Piaggio Sfera 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,082 mi
Last recorded13,082 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Sfera 1258,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 BMB
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,082 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 13,074 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 11,152 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 9,498 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 7,754 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 6,490 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 4,329 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 1,975 miles

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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R434 BMB is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R434 BMB, 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 R434 BMB registered?

R434 BMB is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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