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R857 HWV

1998 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 HWV
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026
Pass 30 Jul 2025
Pass 27 Aug 2024

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 205 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 4,273 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 3,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 58,554 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 99,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Front suspension has been modified (2.3.8)

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 6 Jul 2012 99,999 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Front suspension has been modified (2.3.8)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Mar 2011 1 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front suspension has been modified (2.3.8)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

body and structure extensively modified

Pass 23 Mar 2011 1 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front suspension has been modified (2.3.8)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

body and structure extensively modified

Pass 18 Nov 2009 6,964 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 6,964 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

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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R857 HWV is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R857 HWV, 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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R857 HWV is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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