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N135 HPU

1996 Piaggio Sfera

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,003 mi
Last recorded12,003 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Sfera6,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN135 HPU
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 12,003 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 9,980 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 9,303 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 9,299 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 10 May 2005 9,276 miles
Fail 10 May 2005 9,273 miles

Offside Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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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N135 HPU is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Sfera models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 6,746 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 N135 HPU, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio Sfera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N135 HPU registered?

N135 HPU is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 2 July 1996.

Is N135 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N135 HPU 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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