MOT Status
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24,969 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Mudguard insecure ()
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
left hand stop lock
left hand stop lock worn
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
left hand stop lock
left hand stop lock worn
Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
slight play in wheel bearings
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
lock stop attention soon
rear brake travel attention soon
Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
lock stop attention soon
rear brake travel attention soon
slight play in wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Piaggio T5?
Based on 23,542 MOT tests across 2,547 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R538 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 R538 WGC, 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 R538 WGC registered?
R538 WGC is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 15 July 1998.
Is R538 WGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R538 WGC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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