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R244 YCC

1998 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,160 mi
Last recorded12,160 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 YCC
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 12,160 miles

Front tyre cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2024 12,141 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 12,141 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 12,130 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 11,884 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 10,767 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 10,100 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 10,100 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 10,100 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 10,100 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 10,077 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 9,538 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 9,538 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 27 Jun 2013 9,376 miles

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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R244 YCC is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R244 YCC, 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

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What year was R244 YCC registered?

R244 YCC is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R244 YCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R244 YCC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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