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R63 FGN

1998 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,996 mi
Last recorded10,996 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 FGN
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 10,996 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 9,645 miles

Front brake switch not fitted

Low & High beam dashboard warning lamps do not illuminate

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 9,635 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements No brake light switch fitted to front brake lever (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in bearings or shaft (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damage to N/S/L corner (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 9,635 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements No brake light switch fitted to front brake lever (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in bearings or shaft (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damage to N/S/L corner (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 9,421 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 15 May 2018 9,421 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 8,580 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 6,708 miles

Centre Centre stand sticking down

Fail 20 May 2016 6,708 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre Centre stand sticking down

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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R63 FGN 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 R63 FGN, 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 R63 FGN registered?

R63 FGN is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R63 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R63 FGN 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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