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N214 YRB

1996 Piaggio Sfera

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,657 mi
Last recorded7,657 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Sfera6,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN214 YRB
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 7,657 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 7,271 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 7,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(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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N214 YRB is a 1996 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 1996 Piaggio Sfera models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 6,746 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 N214 YRB, 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 N214 YRB registered?

N214 YRB is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N214 YRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N214 YRB 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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