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R543 YWF

1998 Piaggio Sfera 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

9,023 mi
Last recorded9,023 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Sfera 1258,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 YWF
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2013 9,023 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 9,023 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 8,985 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 8,985 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 May 2011 8,882 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 8,882 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 7,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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R543 YWF is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R543 YWF, 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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How do I check the history of R543 YWF?

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What year was R543 YWF registered?

R543 YWF is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R543 YWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R543 YWF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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