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R478 NCK

1998 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,001 mi
Last recorded16,001 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 NCK
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 16,001 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 14,611 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 14,097 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 1,400 miles

no font brake light fitting ,

Fail 18 Apr 2019 13,996 miles

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

Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

no font brake light fitting ,

Pass 6 May 2016 13,479 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 13,479 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 12,016 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 11,533 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 10,383 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 8,961 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 8,463 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 8,456 miles

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

Centre Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Centre Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Centre Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 7,717 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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R478 NCK 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 78.6%.

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 R478 NCK, 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 R478 NCK registered?

R478 NCK is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R478 NCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R478 NCK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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