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R131 MWY

1998 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,969 mi
Last recorded16,969 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 MWY
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 16,969 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 16,690 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 16,140 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 16,140 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 15,586 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 14,363 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 14,248 miles

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

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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R131 MWY is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R131 MWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R131 MWY registered?

R131 MWY is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R131 MWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R131 MWY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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