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R881 HGF

1998 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,414 mi
Last recorded21,414 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 HGF
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 21,414 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 21,414 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leaks

speedo cable on disc

Pass 14 Jul 2021 21,414 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 21,338 miles

Signs of carburettor flooding into engine.

Pass 1 Jun 2019 21,097 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 21,097 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2014 21,066 miles

Main beam indicator light not working

Fail 13 Jun 2014 21,066 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 20,256 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 20,014 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Stand deffective, machine may fall over when on main stand

Fail 3 Sep 2011 20,014 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Clutch lever has excessive free play causing Clutch drag.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Mudguard hits on legshield indicating that front forks may be bent straight backwards.

Stand deffective, machine may fall over when on main stand

Pass 1 Sep 2010 19,471 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 19,471 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 18,917 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 18,917 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 18,413 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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R881 HGF is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R881 HGF, 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 R881 HGF registered?

R881 HGF is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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