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R709 WOB

1998 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

18,353 mi
Last recorded18,353 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 WOB
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 18,353 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 18,353 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working foot pedal brake light not working only on front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2021 17,333 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 16,600 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 16,365 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 15,935 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 15,798 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 15,527 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 15,073 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 14,739 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 14,122 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 12,570 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 11,602 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 11,602 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2009 10,007 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 7,753 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 7,685 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Oil leak

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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R709 WOB is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R709 WOB, 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 R709 WOB registered?

R709 WOB is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R709 WOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R709 WOB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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