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S268 SMB

1998 Piaggio T5

Turquoise Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,446 mi
Last recorded18,446 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 SMB
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 18,446 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 18,351 miles

Front tyre flat

Fail 1 Mar 2024 19,351 miles

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

Front tyre flat

Pass 25 Jun 2019 18,248 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 17,902 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 17,814 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 17,371 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 17,315 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 17,174 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 17,174 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 16,303 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 14,839 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 15,857 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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S268 SMB is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Turquoise with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S268 SMB, 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 S268 SMB registered?

S268 SMB is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S268 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S268 SMB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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