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S531 TWC

1998 Piaggio Sfera 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,808 mi
Last recorded20,808 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Sfera 1258,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 TWC
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 20,808 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 19,656 miles

a main fixing missing from silencer

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Fail 14 Aug 2012 19,652 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

one main fixing missing of silencer

Pass 16 Aug 2011 18,521 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

unable to determine front brake fluid reservoir level

Fail 15 Aug 2011 18,521 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

unable to determine front brake fluid reservoir level

Pass 5 Aug 2010 17,100 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 17,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

handle bars twisted

Pass 8 May 2008 13,499 miles

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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S531 TWC is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S531 TWC, 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 S531 TWC registered?

S531 TWC is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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