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R778 JAF

1998 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,619 mi
Last recorded13,619 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 JAF
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 13,619 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 13,571 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 13,518 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 13,505 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 13,446 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 13,377 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 13,319 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 13,293 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 13,264 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 13,241 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 13,231 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 13,201 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 12,936 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 12,878 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 12,870 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 12,595 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 12,311 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 12,046 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 May 2008 11,710 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 11,091 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 10,385 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 10,377 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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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R778 JAF is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R778 JAF, 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 R778 JAF registered?

R778 JAF is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 13 July 1998.

Is R778 JAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R778 JAF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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