MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly Sticking on (3.1.3d)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio T5?
Based on 23,542 MOT tests across 2,547 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S297 JTP is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 S297 JTP, 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 S297 JTP registered?
S297 JTP is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 3 December 1998.
Is S297 JTP safe to buy?
The MOT history for S297 JTP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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