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R218 FUG

1998 Piaggio T5

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,768 mi
Last recorded28,768 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 FUG
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,768 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no lights fitted at time of test so only to be used during daylight hours

no stand fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2006 25,173 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 13,694 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 13,694 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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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R218 FUG is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R218 FUG, 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 R218 FUG registered?

R218 FUG is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R218 FUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R218 FUG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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