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P818 HRM

1996 Piaggio Sfera

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,400 mi
Last recorded31,400 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Sfera6,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 HRM
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2020 31,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake lever long travel

Pass 20 May 2019 30,975 miles

exhaust corroded, slight blow

front tyre misshaped

long travel rear brake

Pass 16 May 2018 30,369 miles

long travel rear brake

Pass 17 May 2017 27,808 miles

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively engine mounts (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 May 2016 21,770 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 20,580 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 19,829 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 19,789 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 19,286 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 19,286 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 18,011 miles

Condition of front pads NOT determined.

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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P818 HRM is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P818 HRM, 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 P818 HRM registered?

P818 HRM is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P818 HRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P818 HRM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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