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R220 SRB

1998 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,830 mi
Last recorded2,830 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 SRB
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 2,830 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 718 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 260 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 20,300 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 18,709 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 18,559 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 16,329 miles

headlamp deflector tape fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 14,850 miles

fluctuation slight improvement but still close to limit

Fail 11 Mar 2016 14,839 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 14,055 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 13,006 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 11,745 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 11,708 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 11,496 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 11,496 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 10,947 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly 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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R220 SRB is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R220 SRB, 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 R220 SRB?

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What year was R220 SRB registered?

R220 SRB is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R220 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R220 SRB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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