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S357 EGK

1998 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,568 mi
Last recorded18,568 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS357 EGK
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 18,568 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 17,669 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 16,764 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 15,430 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 14,870 miles

battery flat

horn poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2021 14,834 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 14,797 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 14,777 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 14,698 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 14,698 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 14,688 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 14,681 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 14,666 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 14,666 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute both (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working both (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 14,187 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 13,699 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 13,699 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 13,469 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 13,469 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,395 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 13,206 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 13,189 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 12,950 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 12,442 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 11,342 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 9,443 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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S357 EGK is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S357 EGK, 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 S357 EGK registered?

S357 EGK is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 5 September 1998.

Is S357 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S357 EGK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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