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S309 JLN

1998 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

25,144 mi
Last recorded25,144 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS309 JLN
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 25,144 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 24,616 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 24,284 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 23,780 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 23,423 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 23,315 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 23,315 miles

Central Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 22,575 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 22,575 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 22,005 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 21,611 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 21,423 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 20,424 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 20,083 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 20,031 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Cannot gain access to fuel filler cap.

Pass 28 May 2014 19,479 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 19,018 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2012 17,933 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 17,296 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 16,607 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 16,607 miles

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.

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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S309 JLN is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S309 JLN, 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 S309 JLN registered?

S309 JLN is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S309 JLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S309 JLN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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