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L479 MWW

1993 Piaggio Sfera

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,752 mi
Last recorded19,752 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Piaggio Sfera9,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL479 MWW
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2010 19,752 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 17,483 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 15,242 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 15,222 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 12,375 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 12,375 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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L479 MWW is a 1993 Piaggio Sfera in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Piaggio Sfera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 9,159 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 L479 MWW, 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 33 years old, this Piaggio Sfera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L479 MWW registered?

L479 MWW is a 1993 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L479 MWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L479 MWW shows 6 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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