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R981 PVK

1998 Piaggio T5

Maroon Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,275 mi
Last recorded22,275 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 PVK
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 22,275 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 22,275 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 22,275 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 22,077 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 21,082 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 19,457 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Thorn in front tyre

Fail 13 Sep 2014 19,457 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Thorn in front tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2013 18,153 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

seat damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2010 16,778 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 16,775 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 14,657 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 13,967 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 13,934 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 12,623 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 12,558 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive 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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R981 PVK is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Maroon with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R981 PVK, 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 R981 PVK registered?

R981 PVK is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R981 PVK safe to buy?

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