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M705 CTL

1994 Piaggio Sfera

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,925 mi
Last recorded4,925 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Piaggio Sfera8,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM705 CTL
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 4,925 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 4,640 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 4,640 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 4,202 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 4,202 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 3,836 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 3,836 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 3,626 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 3,411 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 3,411 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 3,351 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 3,332 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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M705 CTL is a 1994 Piaggio Sfera in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Piaggio Sfera models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 8,296 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 M705 CTL, 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 32 years old, this Piaggio Sfera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M705 CTL registered?

M705 CTL is a 1994 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 4 October 1994.

Is M705 CTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M705 CTL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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