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R201 FOO

1998 Piaggio T5

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

17,552 mi
Last recorded17,552 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 FOO
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 17,552 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 17,522 miles

Stop lamp not working both front and rear not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 17,361 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 17,361 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 16,937 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 16,088 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 16,088 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 12,844 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 12,030 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 10,843 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 10,368 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 9,326 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 9,202 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,889 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 17,981 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 17,946 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 15,222 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 14,731 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 14,731 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

front fender insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2007 12,683 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 12,682 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 11,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 10,681 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 10,641 miles

Front Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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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R201 FOO is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R201 FOO, 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

How do I check the history of R201 FOO?

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What year was R201 FOO registered?

R201 FOO is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R201 FOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R201 FOO shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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