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R382 VSL

1998 Piaggio T5 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,283 mi
Last recorded15,283 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T5 12510,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 VSL
MakePiaggio
ModelT5 125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 15,283 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak from engine but not excessive

Pass 5 Mar 2024 15,267 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 15,267 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 15,267 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 15,140 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 14,833 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 14,380 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 14,178 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 13,651 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 13,489 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 12,506 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 10,881 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 10,016 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 8,997 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 8,928 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 8,920 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

noise from rear wheel/transmission area

rear brake back plate wet with oil

How Reliable is the Piaggio T5 125?

Based on 2,023 MOT tests across 268 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
281
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
wheel bearings have excessive free play 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 14
Direction indicators not working 13
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R382 VSL is a 1998 Piaggio T5 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio T5 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 10,238 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R382 VSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio T5 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Piaggio T5 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R382 VSL registered?

R382 VSL is a 1998 Piaggio T5 125, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R382 VSL safe to buy?

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