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P557 SUU

1997 Piaggio Sfera

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,980 mi
Last recorded12,980 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera7,313 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 SUU
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 12,980 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 12,623 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

No plate mount has been repaired,and is secure at this moment

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

ajust or replace horn as alittle quite

couple of bolts missing from nearside engine cover

indicator flashing speed varies slightly,recommend recharge or replace battery

unable to see front brake master cylinder which is behind front panel

Pass 21 May 2008 12,162 miles

battery flat , electric start not working.

slight movement in front wheel bearings.

Pass 17 May 2007 11,706 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 11,706 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

battery flat.

electric start not working.

various front panels are broke and have been repaired.

Fail 9 May 2006 11,250 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

engine very noisey

Pass 9 May 2006 11,250 miles

engine very noisey

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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P557 SUU is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P557 SUU, 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 P557 SUU registered?

P557 SUU is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P557 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P557 SUU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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