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R39 NGN

1998 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,973 mi
Last recorded11,973 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 NGN
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 11,973 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 10,992 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 10,658 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 10,650 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 1,428 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 1,425 miles

Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2013 8,978 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 8,978 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 8,922 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 8,902 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 13 Feb 2010 7,476 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 7,374 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 7,374 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 7,374 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 7,374 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 7,374 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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R39 NGN is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R39 NGN, 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 R39 NGN registered?

R39 NGN is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R39 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R39 NGN shows 16 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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