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R657 FEH

1998 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

16,506 mi
Last recorded16,506 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 FEH
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 16,506 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 16,456 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 16,360 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 16,106 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 21,508 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 21,506 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 21,022 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 21,018 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front brake line has tape around line

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2014 18,592 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 18,592 miles

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

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 16,586 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 13,336 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 11,029 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 9,624 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 8,314 miles

slight play front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jan 2008 8,067 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 8,067 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

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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R657 FEH is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R657 FEH, 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 R657 FEH registered?

R657 FEH is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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