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L237 ARU

1993 Piaggio Sfera

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,381 mi
Last recorded13,381 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Piaggio Sfera9,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL237 ARU
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 13,381 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 12,343 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 12,343 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 11,082 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 10,793 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Sfera?

Based on 932 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
376
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 18
Tyre tread not clearly visible 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 11
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L237 ARU is a 1993 Piaggio Sfera in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Piaggio Sfera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 9,159 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L237 ARU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Sfera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Piaggio Sfera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L237 ARU registered?

L237 ARU is a 1993 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is L237 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L237 ARU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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