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R990 AHL

1998 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,350 mi
Last recorded22,350 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 AHL
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 22,350 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2024 22,256 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 22,125 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 22,017 miles

Central Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 21,913 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 21,910 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 21,852 miles

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 21,676 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 20,946 miles

Offside Outer Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 20,096 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded centre offside (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded rear underside (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 19,157 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 19,157 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 18,487 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 17,314 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 15,973 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 12,739 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 11,616 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 10,803 miles

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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R990 AHL is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R990 AHL, 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 R990 AHL registered?

R990 AHL is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R990 AHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R990 AHL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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