MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,980 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
battery flat , electric start not working.
slight movement in front wheel bearings.
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.
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
engine very noisey
engine very noisey
How Reliable is the Piaggio Sfera?
Based on 932 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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