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P298 VWX

1997 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,586 mi
Last recorded44,586 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 VWX
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 44,586 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 44,531 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 43,003 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 38,590 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 33,960 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 27,107 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 18,815 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 7,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 2,348 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 2,024 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 739 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 656 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 3 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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P298 VWX is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 P298 VWX, 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.

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What year was P298 VWX registered?

P298 VWX is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P298 VWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P298 VWX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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