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P550 RYE

1997 Piaggio Sfera 80

Black Petrol 75cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,197 mi
Last recorded4,197 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera 805,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 RYE
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 80
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine75cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 4,197 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 3,821 miles

damage to front mud guard o\s mirror loose

Pass 14 Dec 2011 1,793 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 1,793 miles

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

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 679 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Sfera 80?

Based on 485 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
245
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 8
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 6
Direction indicators not working 5
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P550 RYE is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 80 in Black with a 75cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Sfera 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 5,045 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 80 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P550 RYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Sfera 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Piaggio Sfera 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P550 RYE registered?

P550 RYE is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera 80, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is P550 RYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P550 RYE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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