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R955 FBA

1998 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,047 mi
Last recorded14,047 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 FBA
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 14,047 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 13,928 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 13,923 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2015 13,821 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 13,802 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 13,110 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 13,110 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 13,110 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))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear wheel has a missing wheel stud(s) (4.2.3a)

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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R955 FBA is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R955 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 R955 FBA registered?

R955 FBA is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R955 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R955 FBA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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