MOT Status
ValidMileage
13,981 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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