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R661 PGC

1998 Piaggio T5

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

7,460 mi
Last recorded7,460 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 PGC
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 7,460 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play Slight play on headstock bearing. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Travel on front brake lever but not excessive.

Pass 9 Nov 2024 7,460 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 7,076 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 7,076 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Brake test not carried out.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 6,313 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 5,326 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 4,813 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2012 4,745 miles

front tyre pressure slightly low

Pass 9 May 2011 3,764 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 3,764 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 3,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 3,575 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 3,547 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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R661 PGC is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R661 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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What year was R661 PGC registered?

R661 PGC is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R661 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R661 PGC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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