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P547 RUW

1996 Piaggio Sfera 80

Purple Petrol 75cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,229 mi
Last recorded9,229 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Sfera 806,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP547 RUW
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 80
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine75cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 9,229 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 8,169 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 7,908 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 7,908 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 7,599 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 7,599 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 7,188 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 7,188 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 6,895 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 6,895 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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P547 RUW is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera 80 in Purple with a 75cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P547 RUW, 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 P547 RUW registered?

P547 RUW is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera 80, first registered on 2 September 1996.

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