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R734 STP

1997 Piaggio Sfera

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,838 mi
Last recorded22,838 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Sfera7,313 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 STP
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 22,838 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 22,838 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 20,744 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 20,205 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 20,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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R734 STP is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R734 STP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R734 STP registered?

R734 STP is a 1997 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R734 STP safe to buy?

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