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P327 RYK

1997 Piaggio Sfera

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,260 mi
Last recorded8,260 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera7,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP327 RYK
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 May 2019 8,260 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust lose bolts missing

Pass 22 Jul 2013 8,153 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 8,151 miles

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

Centre Front Upper Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 7,518 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 6,296 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 6,285 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(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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P327 RYK is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Sfera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 7,313 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 P327 RYK, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Sfera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P327 RYK registered?

P327 RYK is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P327 RYK safe to buy?

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