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P958 BPK

1996 Piaggio Sfera

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,613 mi
Last recorded14,613 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Sfera6,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP958 BPK
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 14,613 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 14,613 miles

Rear reflector likely to become detached loose and incorectly positioned. Refitted (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2013 14,536 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 13,691 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 10,722 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 4,247 miles

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

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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P958 BPK is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P958 BPK, 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 P958 BPK registered?

P958 BPK is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P958 BPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P958 BPK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P958 BPK have outstanding finance?

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