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P774 MJW

1997 Piaggio Sfera

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,968 mi
Last recorded8,968 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera7,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP774 MJW
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 8,968 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 9,872 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 9,868 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 6,620 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 6,194 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 6,194 miles

Inner Front Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 5,058 miles

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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P774 MJW is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera in Grey 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 P774 MJW, 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 P774 MJW registered?

P774 MJW is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P774 MJW 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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