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R315 GYS

1998 Piaggio T5

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

315 mi
Last recorded315 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 GYS
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 315 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 257 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 151 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 115 miles

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 6 May 2022 14,635 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 15,781 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 15,226 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 15,226 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 15,169 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 15,168 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2014 14,494 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 14,493 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 13,939 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 13,939 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 13,232 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 13,223 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 1,842 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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R315 GYS is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R315 GYS, 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 R315 GYS registered?

R315 GYS is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R315 GYS safe to buy?

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