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R705 SWR

1998 Piaggio T5

Multi-colour Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

2,150 mi
Last recorded2,150 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 SWR
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 2,150 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 1,642 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 1,412 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 1,412 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 591 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 4 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 5,385 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 5,385 miles

Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 3,368 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 1,329 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 5 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 14,802 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 12,963 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 12,442 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 10,365 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 8,268 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 8,248 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 7,401 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 7,376 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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R705 SWR is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Multi-colour with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R705 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.

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What year was R705 SWR registered?

R705 SWR is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R705 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R705 SWR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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