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R187 NVT

1998 Piaggio T5 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,398 mi
Last recorded9,398 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T5 12510,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 NVT
MakePiaggio
ModelT5 125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 9,398 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 9,383 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 9,172 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 9,119 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 8,876 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 8,559 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 8,534 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2018 8,534 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 8,044 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak from engine

Fail 2 May 2017 8,044 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on Sidelight bulb not working (1.1.3a)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking Oil leak rear wheel (6.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 8,035 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 7,948 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio T5 125?

Based on 2,023 MOT tests across 268 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
281
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
wheel bearings have excessive free play 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 14
Direction indicators not working 13
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R187 NVT is a 1998 Piaggio T5 125 in Black 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 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 10,238 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R187 NVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio T5 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Piaggio T5 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R187 NVT registered?

R187 NVT is a 1998 Piaggio T5 125, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R187 NVT safe to buy?

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