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P131 VDF

1996 Piaggio Sfera 80

Purple Petrol 75cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,428 mi
Last recorded4,428 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2006
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Sfera 806,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 VDF
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 80
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine75cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2006 4,428 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 4,428 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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P131 VDF is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera 80 in Purple with a 75cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P131 VDF, 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 P131 VDF registered?

P131 VDF is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera 80, first registered on 2 October 1996.

Is P131 VDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P131 VDF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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