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R654 ULM

1998 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,327 mi
Last recorded22,327 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 ULM
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 22,327 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 21,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 21,143 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 21,143 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 20,091 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 19,852 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 19,101 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 19,097 miles

Headlamp aim too high image not definite (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 19,021 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 18,990 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 18,928 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 18,744 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 18,585 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 18,187 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 17,287 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 16,338 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 13,062 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 13,061 miles

Centre Rear Upper Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

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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R654 ULM is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R654 ULM, 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 R654 ULM registered?

R654 ULM is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R654 ULM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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