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R857 TLN

1998 Piaggio Sfera 125

Grey Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,313 mi
Last recorded5,313 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Sfera 1258,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 TLN
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 5,313 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2011 4,708 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 3,957 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 3,942 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R857 TLN is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Grey with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R857 TLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R857 TLN?

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What year was R857 TLN registered?

R857 TLN is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R857 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R857 TLN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R857 TLN have outstanding finance?

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