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N704 KCV

1996 Piaggio Sfera

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,675 mi
Last recorded19,675 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Sfera6,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN704 KCV
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 19,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 18,499 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 1,658 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 1,658 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 16,442 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 16,188 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 16,188 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 15,599 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 14,348 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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N704 KCV is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N704 KCV, 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 N704 KCV registered?

N704 KCV is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N704 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N704 KCV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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