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M79 KBC

1995 Piaggio Sfera

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,808 mi
Last recorded17,808 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Piaggio Sfera9,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM79 KBC
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,808 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 17,774 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 16,941 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 16,941 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Front tyre under inflated

Glove box won't secure shut

Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,203 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 15,982 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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M79 KBC is a 1995 Piaggio Sfera in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Piaggio Sfera models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 9,934 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 M79 KBC, 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 31 years old, this Piaggio Sfera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M79 KBC registered?

M79 KBC is a 1995 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 24 January 1995.

Is M79 KBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M79 KBC shows 6 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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