MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,418 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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