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P263 JYD

1996 Piaggio Sfera

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

12,538 mi
Last recorded12,538 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Sfera6,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 JYD
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 12,538 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 12,112 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 12,112 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 11,804 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 11,371 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 10,215 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 9,072 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 8,730 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 8,730 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 7,960 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 7,960 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 23 Nov 2005 7,188 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 7,188 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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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P263 JYD is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P263 JYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P263 JYD registered?

P263 JYD is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P263 JYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P263 JYD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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