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R987 GSC

1998 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,344 mi
Last recorded22,344 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 GSC
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 22,344 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 21,966 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 21,966 miles

Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 21,823 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 21,556 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2022 21,245 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 20,813 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 20,512 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 19,014 miles

Offside Front weal bearing slightly noisey

Rear wheel bearing loose

Pass 6 Jul 2017 16,989 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (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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R987 GSC is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R987 GSC, 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 R987 GSC registered?

R987 GSC is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R987 GSC safe to buy?

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