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N234 PHV

1996 Piaggio Sfera 80

Black Petrol 75cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

10,611 mi
Last recorded10,611 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Sfera 806,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN234 PHV
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 80
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine75cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 10,611 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 10,611 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 10,002 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 10,002 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2016 9,983 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 9,976 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 9,972 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 9,961 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,924 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 9,912 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 9,836 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Sfera 80?

Based on 485 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
245
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 8
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 6
Direction indicators not working 5
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N234 PHV is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera 80 in Black with a 75cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Sfera 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 6,310 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 80 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N234 PHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Sfera 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Piaggio Sfera 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N234 PHV registered?

N234 PHV is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera 80, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N234 PHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N234 PHV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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