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R102 LGP

1998 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,531 mi
Last recorded23,531 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 LGP
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 23,531 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 22,464 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 21,627 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 21,209 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 20,765 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 20,765 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 20,723 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 20,722 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 20,722 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 19,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 19,554 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 16,053 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 13,667 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 13,141 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 12,694 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 12,487 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 12,292 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 12,292 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 12,235 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 11,706 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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R102 LGP is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R102 LGP, 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 R102 LGP registered?

R102 LGP is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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