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R652 JGO

1998 Piaggio Sfera 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,965 mi
Last recorded12,965 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2006
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Sfera 1258,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 JGO
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2006 12,965 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2006 12,928 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

speedometer not illuminated

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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R652 JGO is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R652 JGO, 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 R652 JGO registered?

R652 JGO is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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