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S258 BSF

1998 Piaggio T5

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,489 mi
Last recorded12,489 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS258 BSF
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 12,489 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 12,485 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 12,412 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 11,564 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 11,564 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 11,187 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 11,187 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 21,921 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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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S258 BSF is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S258 BSF, 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 S258 BSF registered?

S258 BSF is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S258 BSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S258 BSF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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