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R962 PRE

1998 Piaggio T5

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

7,134 mi
Last recorded7,134 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 PRE
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 7,134 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 7,118 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 7,116 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 7,113 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 7,092 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 7,064 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

rear mud flap insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2011 6,179 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2009 6,178 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 5,748 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 5,746 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 5,746 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 5,746 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 5,746 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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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R962 PRE is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R962 PRE, 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 R962 PRE registered?

R962 PRE is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R962 PRE safe to buy?

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