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R453 TKO

1998 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,738 mi
Last recorded38,738 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 TKO
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 38,738 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 38,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 37,906 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 36,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2017 36,986 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.5.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 35,836 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 35,836 miles

Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 34,771 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 34,730 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 34,710 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 33,533 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,892 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 26,896 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 23,946 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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R453 TKO is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R453 TKO, 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 R453 TKO registered?

R453 TKO is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 13 July 1998.

Is R453 TKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R453 TKO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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