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R649 ULM

1998 Piaggio T5 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,580 mi
Last recorded33,580 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T5 12510,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 ULM
MakePiaggio
ModelT5 125
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 33,580 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 33,580 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 33,124 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 33,124 miles

Front Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 24 May 2007 28,784 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 25,487 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 25,487 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Fail 8 May 2006 25,487 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio T5 125?

Based on 2,023 MOT tests across 268 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
281
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
wheel bearings have excessive free play 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 14
Direction indicators not working 13
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R649 ULM is a 1998 Piaggio T5 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio T5 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 10,238 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R649 ULM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio T5 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Piaggio T5 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R649 ULM is a 1998 Piaggio T5 125, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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