MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,838 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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