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R283 WCY

1998 Piaggio T5

Gold Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,821 mi
Last recorded8,821 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 WCY
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 8,821 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 6,654 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 6,654 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 6,000 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 6,000 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 4,636 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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R283 WCY is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Gold with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R283 WCY, 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 R283 WCY registered?

R283 WCY is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 7 July 1998.

Is R283 WCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R283 WCY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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