MOT Status
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23,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio T5?
Based on 23,542 MOT tests across 2,547 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S178 BFA is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 S178 BFA, 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 S178 BFA registered?
S178 BFA is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 19 August 1998.
Is S178 BFA safe to buy?
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