CarVerify

Free Car Check

E298 AUJ

1988 Piaggio T5

Orange Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,517 mi
Last recorded34,517 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Piaggio T519,519 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

RegistrationE298 AUJ
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1988
ColourOrange
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

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 34,517 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 34,364 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

Pass 10 Aug 2020 34,235 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 34,091 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 33,753 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 32,798 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

Fail 25 Aug 2017 32,798 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 29,159 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 26,908 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 25,920 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 23,529 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 23,529 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 22,400 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 22,399 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 20,504 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 19,263 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
Full Piaggio T5 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

E298 AUJ is a 1988 Piaggio T5 in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1988 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 19,519 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 T5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E298 AUJ, 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 38 years old, this Piaggio T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E298 AUJ?

You can check the full history of E298 AUJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E298 AUJ registered?

E298 AUJ is a 1988 Piaggio T5, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E298 AUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E298 AUJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E298 AUJ 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 E298 AUJ. 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.