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S511 KNK

1998 Piaggio Sfera

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,826 mi
Last recorded9,826 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Sfera7,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS511 KNK
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 9,826 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 9,826 miles

Rear Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 6,433 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 6,433 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 6,433 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 6,433 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 4,174 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 4,167 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 3,958 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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S511 KNK is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Sfera models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 7,270 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 S511 KNK, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio Sfera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S511 KNK registered?

S511 KNK is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S511 KNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S511 KNK shows 9 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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