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R75 SLU

1997 Piaggio Sfera 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,840 mi
Last recorded12,840 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera 1259,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 SLU
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2007 12,840 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Jul 2006 11,206 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2006 11,042 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Fail 30 May 2006 10,598 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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R75 SLU is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 9,480 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 R75 SLU, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Sfera 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R75 SLU registered?

R75 SLU is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R75 SLU safe to buy?

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