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R133 GWC

1998 Piaggio T5

Brown Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,415 mi
Last recorded22,415 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 GWC
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 22,415 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 4,483 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 4,483 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 2,889 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 8 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 1,510 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 1,508 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2016 43 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 12 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 15,010 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 9,984 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 9,984 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 9,984 miles

Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 9,907 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 10,890 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 10,890 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 10,633 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 10,633 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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R133 GWC is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Brown with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R133 GWC, 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 R133 GWC registered?

R133 GWC is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R133 GWC safe to buy?

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