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T943 ARU

1998 Piaggio Sfera 125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,001 mi
Last recorded12,001 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Sfera 1258,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT943 ARU
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2012 12,001 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 12,001 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 11,641 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 11,641 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 35,971 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 32,688 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 31,978 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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T943 ARU is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T943 ARU, 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 T943 ARU registered?

T943 ARU is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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