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P98 ERC

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,952 mi
Last recorded20,952 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 ERC
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 20,952 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 20,510 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 18,252 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 18,197 miles

Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of foot pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 17,874 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 17,819 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 17,747 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 16,428 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 14,757 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 13,050 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 11,688 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 7,996 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 17,048 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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P98 ERC is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P98 ERC, 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

How do I check the history of P98 ERC?

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What year was P98 ERC registered?

P98 ERC is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P98 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P98 ERC shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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