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P960 SCK

1996 Piaggio Sfera

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,008 mi
Last recorded11,008 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Sfera6,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP960 SCK
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 11,008 miles

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 11,008 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 8,399 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 8,398 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 7,364 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 7,364 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 6,514 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 5,997 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 5,997 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 5,348 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 4,853 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 4,539 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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P960 SCK is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P960 SCK, 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 P960 SCK registered?

P960 SCK is a 1996 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P960 SCK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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