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R399 BMB

1997 Piaggio Sfera

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,611 mi
Last recorded10,611 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera7,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 BMB
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2006 10,611 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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R399 BMB is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R399 BMB, 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 R399 BMB registered?

R399 BMB is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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