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R702 SWR

1998 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

14,529 mi
Last recorded14,529 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 SWR
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 14,529 miles

Front TYRE STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 30 Aug 2024 14,514 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 14,418 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 14,285 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 14,182 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 14,029 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 13,963 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 13,951 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 13,655 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 13,508 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 13,508 miles

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded REAR WHEEL FOULING ON EXHAUST SYTEM (6.2.1b)

Tyre fouling another component EXHAUST SYSTEM (4.1.4)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 13,104 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 13,104 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 12,238 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 12,189 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 11,971 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 11,425 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 11,406 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 10,741 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 10,705 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 10,699 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 10,672 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 10,351 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 10,351 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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R702 SWR is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R702 SWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R702 SWR registered?

R702 SWR is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R702 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R702 SWR shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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