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S126 BTV

1998 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,153 mi
Last recorded17,153 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 BTV
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 17,153 miles

BATTERY LOW STATE OF CHARGE

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 17,153 miles

BATTERY LOW STATE OF CHARGE

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 17,140 miles

BATTERY STATE LOW

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 16,919 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 16,176 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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S126 BTV is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S126 BTV, 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

How do I check the history of S126 BTV?

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What year was S126 BTV registered?

S126 BTV is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is S126 BTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S126 BTV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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