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R94 TGC

1998 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

18,904 mi
Last recorded18,904 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 TGC
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 18,904 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 18,815 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 18,337 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 17,809 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 17,793 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 16,091 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 16,051 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 16,049 miles

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 15,895 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2019 15,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 15,895 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 15,895 miles

Nearside Rear Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 14,951 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 14,950 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 12,035 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 11,553 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 11,090 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 10,934 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 10,934 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 10,619 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 6,295 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 5,991 miles

Front Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)

front wheel bearing dust cover missing but bearing ok

Fail 14 May 2008 5,991 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)

front wheel bearing dust cover missing but bearing ok

head lamp aim not tested

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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R94 TGC is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R94 TGC, 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 R94 TGC registered?

R94 TGC is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 23 May 1998.

Is R94 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R94 TGC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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