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R272 SES

1998 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,131 mi
Last recorded22,131 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 SES
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 22,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 21,871 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 21,767 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 11,129 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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R272 SES is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Black 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 R272 SES, 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 R272 SES?

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What year was R272 SES registered?

R272 SES is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R272 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for R272 SES 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.

Does R272 SES have outstanding finance?

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