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R759 PRX

1998 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,345 mi
Last recorded5,345 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 PRX
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 5,345 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 5,333 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 5,328 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 5,302 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 5,275 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 5,243 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 5,210 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 5,210 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 5,175 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 5,141 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' on limit (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 5,082 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 5,069 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' on limit (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 5,069 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' on limit (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 5,013 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 4,922 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 4,922 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 4,736 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 4,656 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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R759 PRX is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R759 PRX, 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 R759 PRX registered?

R759 PRX is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 18 April 1998.

Is R759 PRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R759 PRX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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