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R138 NGN

1998 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,639 mi
Last recorded33,639 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 NGN
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 33,639 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 33,639 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 32,261 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 31,071 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 30,353 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 29,895 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,858 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 26,882 miles

None standard exhaust fitted.

Fail 9 Feb 2009 26,882 miles

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

None standard exhaust fitted.

Pass 1 Dec 2007 26,265 miles

None standed exhaust fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2006 24,300 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 21,917 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 NGN is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R138 NGN, 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 R138 NGN registered?

R138 NGN is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R138 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R138 NGN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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