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B199 JAY

1998 Piaggio T5

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

15,949 mi
Last recorded15,949 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB199 JAY
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 15,949 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 13,966 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 13,345 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 11,402 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 9,018 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 6,948 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 4,745 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 15,987 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 15,981 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced left hand side engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front tyre starting to perish

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 13,511 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 12,869 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

both mirrors missing

clutch lever pivot bolt tight but lock nut missing

Pass 12 May 2009 12,358 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 12,159 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 11,647 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 10,767 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 10,764 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2005 9,859 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio T5?

Based on 23,542 MOT tests across 2,547 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
337
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 248
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 215
Direction indicator not working 187
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 175
Direction indicators not working 149
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B199 JAY is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 11,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio T5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B199 JAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio T5 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Piaggio T5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B199 JAY registered?

B199 JAY is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is B199 JAY safe to buy?

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