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R638 KCD

1998 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,295 mi
Last recorded9,295 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 KCD
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2012 9,295 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 8,138 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 8,127 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 8,044 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 8,044 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 6,730 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 6,730 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 5,478 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 4,619 miles

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

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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R638 KCD is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R638 KCD, 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 R638 KCD registered?

R638 KCD is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R638 KCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R638 KCD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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