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S34 BGK

1998 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

12,788 mi
Last recorded12,788 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS34 BGK
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 12,788 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 12,788 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 11,901 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 11,783 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 3 Sep 2014 10,075 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 19,611 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 19,450 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 18,881 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 18,881 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 17,641 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 15,958 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 15,488 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 15,242 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 15,242 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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S34 BGK is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S34 BGK, 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 S34 BGK registered?

S34 BGK is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S34 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S34 BGK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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