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S741 BCG

1998 Piaggio Sfera

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,485 mi
Last recorded3,485 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Sfera7,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS741 BCG
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2008 3,485 miles

Centre Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 3,485 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 3,327 miles

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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S741 BCG is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S741 BCG, 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 S741 BCG registered?

S741 BCG is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S741 BCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S741 BCG shows 3 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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