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N802 RFU

1996 Piaggio Sfera

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,325 mi
Last recorded5,325 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Sfera6,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN802 RFU
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 5,325 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 5,325 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 5,322 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 23 May 2008 3,246 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2007 2,219 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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N802 RFU is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N802 RFU, 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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How do I check the history of N802 RFU?

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What year was N802 RFU registered?

N802 RFU is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N802 RFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N802 RFU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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