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P397 XGC

1997 Piaggio Sfera

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,418 mi
Last recorded5,418 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera7,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP397 XGC
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 5,418 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 5,418 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 4,252 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 4,252 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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P397 XGC is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P397 XGC, 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 P397 XGC registered?

P397 XGC is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P397 XGC safe to buy?

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