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N171 HMA

1996 Piaggio Sfera

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,190 mi
Last recorded9,190 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2006
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Sfera6,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 HMA
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2006 9,190 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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N171 HMA is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Sfera models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 6,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N171 HMA, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio Sfera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N171 HMA registered?

N171 HMA is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is N171 HMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N171 HMA shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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