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S129 LBV

1998 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

12,018 mi
Last recorded12,018 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 LBV
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 12,018 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 11,908 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 11,343 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 11,329 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 10,770 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 10,248 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 10,248 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 10,184 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 10,184 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 10,158 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 10,158 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 9,764 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 9,764 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 8,932 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 8,183 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 7,958 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 7,703 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 7,368 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 5,345 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 5,345 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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S129 LBV is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S129 LBV, 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 S129 LBV registered?

S129 LBV is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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