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R859 FBA

1998 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

25 mi
Last recorded25 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 FBA
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 25 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 13,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 13,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 13,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 12,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 12,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 12,499 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 12,493 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 12,119 miles

Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 11,539 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 9,971 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 8,796 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 8,300 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 7,424 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 7,359 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 7,132 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 7,035 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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R859 FBA is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R859 FBA, 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 R859 FBA registered?

R859 FBA is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R859 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R859 FBA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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