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P489 THS

1996 Piaggio Sfera 80

White Petrol 75cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,952 mi
Last recorded3,952 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Sfera 806,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 THS
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 80
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine75cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 3,952 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 3,952 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 2,780 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 2,636 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 2,400 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 2,324 miles

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 2,287 miles

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

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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P489 THS is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera 80 in White with a 75cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P489 THS, 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 P489 THS registered?

P489 THS is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera 80, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P489 THS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P489 THS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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