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R651 HGF

1998 Piaggio Sfera

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21,490 mi
Last recorded21,490 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Sfera7,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 HGF
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2009 21,490 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2009 21,490 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 19,166 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 19,165 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 16,598 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 12,916 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 12,916 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

front tyre is nearly worn out and is also under inflated

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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R651 HGF is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Sfera models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 7,270 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 R651 HGF, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio Sfera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R651 HGF registered?

R651 HGF is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 6 July 1998.

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