CarVerify

Free Car Check

T949 FFX

1998 Piaggio Sfera

Silver Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,243 mi
Last recorded22,243 miles
Recorded on31 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Sfera7,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT949 FFX
MakePiaggio
ModelSfera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2007 22,243 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 31 May 2007 22,243 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 18,271 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 18,269 miles

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

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Main beam repeater not working.

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 13,453 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 13,453 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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
Full Piaggio Sfera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T949 FFX is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T949 FFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T949 FFX?

You can check the full history of T949 FFX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T949 FFX registered?

T949 FFX is a 1998 Piaggio Sfera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T949 FFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T949 FFX shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T949 FFX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T949 FFX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.