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R780 PRS

1998 Piaggio T5

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

14,243 mi
Last recorded14,243 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 PRS
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 14,243 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 13,996 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 13,728 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 13,450 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 13,262 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 12,879 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 12,765 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 12,335 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 11,914 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 11,914 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play notchy head bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 11,034 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 9,585 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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R780 PRS is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R780 PRS, 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 R780 PRS registered?

R780 PRS is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R780 PRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R780 PRS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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