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R455 WJF

1998 Piaggio T5

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33,361 mi
Last recorded33,361 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 WJF
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 33,361 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 31,128 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 31,113 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 27,394 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 24,942 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 22,760 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 20,929 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 20,798 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 20,457 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 19,425 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 18,319 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 17,160 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 15,770 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 15,725 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 13,861 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 13,861 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 12,510 miles

All indicators tinted blue,but still showing amber light.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 11,571 miles

Evidence of a component(rear shock absorber)fouling tyre during use,but has adequate clearance at time of test.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 10,613 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 9,059 miles

legal plate fitted over illegal plate

Pass 30 Jul 2008 6,423 miles

charging system could do with attention

Pass 3 Aug 2007 2,459 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 10,416 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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R455 WJF is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R455 WJF, 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 R455 WJF registered?

R455 WJF is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R455 WJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R455 WJF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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