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R827 GSC

1998 Piaggio T5

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123 mi
Last recorded123 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 GSC
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 123 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023
Pass 24 Feb 2021 3,944 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 3,601 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 2,931 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 2,015 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 1,341 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 1,002 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 16,263 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 16,263 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 14,565 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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R827 GSC is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R827 GSC, 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

How do I check the history of R827 GSC?

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What year was R827 GSC registered?

R827 GSC is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R827 GSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R827 GSC shows 11 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.

Does R827 GSC have outstanding finance?

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