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P198 HVU

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,465 mi
Last recorded21,465 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 HVU
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 21,465 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 21,465 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 21,307 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 21,307 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 21,012 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 20,671 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 20,357 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 19,991 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 19,629 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 19,628 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2012 18,806 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,681 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 15,191 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 15,191 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

broken weld on rack bracket

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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P198 HVU is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 12,130 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 P198 HVU, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio T5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P198 HVU registered?

P198 HVU is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P198 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P198 HVU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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