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N49 HDM

1996 Piaggio Sfera 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,365 mi
Last recorded8,365 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Sfera 12510,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN49 HDM
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 125
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 8,365 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 8,365 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 7,682 miles

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Sfera 125?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 14
Headlamp aim too low 13
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
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N49 HDM is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Sfera 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 10,568 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N49 HDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Sfera 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Piaggio Sfera 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N49 HDM registered?

N49 HDM is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera 125, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N49 HDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N49 HDM 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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