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R138 MWY

1998 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,625 mi
Last recorded18,625 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 MWY
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 18,625 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 18,625 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 18,625 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 18,931 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 18,931 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 14,693 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 14,693 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 14,570 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 14,338 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 13,726 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 9,366 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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R138 MWY is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R138 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.

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What year was R138 MWY registered?

R138 MWY is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R138 MWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R138 MWY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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