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S491 BGH

1998 Piaggio Sfera 80

Green Petrol 75cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,103 mi
Last recorded11,103 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Sfera 807,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 BGH
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera 80
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine75cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 11,103 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 9,688 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 8,046 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 7,722 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 4,759 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 4,756 miles

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Sfera 80?

Based on 485 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
245
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 8
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 6
Direction indicators not working 5
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S491 BGH is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera 80 in Green with a 75cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Sfera 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 7,195 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Sfera 80 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S491 BGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Sfera 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Piaggio Sfera 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S491 BGH registered?

S491 BGH is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera 80, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S491 BGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S491 BGH 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.

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