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R649 PGC

1998 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

31,345 mi
Last recorded31,345 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 PGC
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 31,345 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 31,345 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2015 30,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate slightly cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2015 30,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate slightly cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,612 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

head light glass broken

number plate broken

Pass 9 Jul 2013 24,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 24,610 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 18,651 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 18,651 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 17,094 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 17,069 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 17,064 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 16,526 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 15,944 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 May 2007 15,237 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 13,508 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 8 May 2006 13,508 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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R649 PGC is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R649 PGC, 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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R649 PGC is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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