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P43 PHT

1996 Piaggio Sfera

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,859 mi
Last recorded5,859 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Sfera6,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 PHT
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 5,859 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 5,843 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2011 5,835 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2010 5,570 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Oct 2009 5,182 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

dash lights not working

Fail 10 Oct 2009 5,182 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

dash lights not working

nail in front tyre

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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P43 PHT is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P43 PHT, 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 P43 PHT registered?

P43 PHT is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P43 PHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P43 PHT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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