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N841 OPN

1996 Piaggio Sfera

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,447 mi
Last recorded3,447 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Sfera6,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN841 OPN
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 3,447 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 2,604 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

rear brake lever is short but can still be readily applied

Fail 12 Aug 2009 2,555 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 701 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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N841 OPN is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N841 OPN, 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 N841 OPN registered?

N841 OPN is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N841 OPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N841 OPN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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