MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Sfera 125?
Based on 911 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R489 XCK is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R489 XCK, 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 R489 XCK registered?
R489 XCK is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 1 July 1998.
Is R489 XCK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R489 XCK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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