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R160 SFT

1998 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

18,094 mi
Last recorded18,094 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 SFT
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 18,094 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 17,090 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 17,079 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 17,079 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 17,065 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 17,065 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure centre stand trailing on road retaining springs detached (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 17,032 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2019 17,032 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 16,974 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded around rear of rear mud guard (6.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 16,897 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 16,897 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose handle bar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 16,728 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 16,417 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 15,884 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 15,333 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 14,697 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 14,012 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 13,228 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 12,963 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 12,564 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 11,890 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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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R160 SFT is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R160 SFT, 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 R160 SFT registered?

R160 SFT is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is R160 SFT safe to buy?

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