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R390 FGP

1998 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,001 mi
Last recorded16,001 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 FGP
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 16,001 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 15,252 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 15,252 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 15,252 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2022 14,531 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 14,531 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 13,604 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 13,754 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 13 May 2017 13,754 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 13,670 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 13,193 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 11,929 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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R390 FGP is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R390 FGP, 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 R390 FGP registered?

R390 FGP is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R390 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R390 FGP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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