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R279 FGN

1998 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

13,981 mi
Last recorded13,981 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 FGN
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 13,981 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 13,981 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 13,981 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 13,811 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 13,811 miles

Fork yoke insecure steering stem not secure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements harsh (7.7 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 12,840 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 12,749 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 12,535 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2016 12,179 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 May 2016 12,179 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 11,268 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R279 FGN is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R279 FGN, 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 R279 FGN registered?

R279 FGN is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R279 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R279 FGN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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