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W861 ORL

2000 Piaggio Sfera

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,205 mi
Last recorded10,205 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW861 ORL
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 10,205 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 10,205 miles

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 8,682 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 8,682 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 6,601 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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W861 ORL is a 2000 Piaggio Sfera in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W861 ORL, 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 26 years old, this Piaggio Sfera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W861 ORL registered?

W861 ORL is a 2000 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 11 April 2000.

Is W861 ORL safe to buy?

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