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P181 RYO

1997 Piaggio Sfera 80

Black Petrol 75cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,189 mi
Last recorded3,189 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera 805,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 RYO
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 80
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine75cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 3,189 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 3,187 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 3,187 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 3,185 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 3,114 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 3,114 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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P181 RYO is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 80 in Black with a 75cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Sfera 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 5,045 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 P181 RYO, 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 29 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 P181 RYO registered?

P181 RYO is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 80, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P181 RYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P181 RYO 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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