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S371 FVT

1998 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

46,910 mi
Last recorded46,910 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS371 FVT
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 46,910 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2026 46,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 43,485 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 43,485 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 39,051 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 39,051 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 36,766 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 36,729 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 36,729 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 12,114 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 36,441 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 36,441 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 36,177 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 11,815 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 11,611 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 11,611 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 11,491 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 May 2010 11,267 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 10,965 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 10,965 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2008 9,690 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 9,690 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 8,282 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 8,282 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 7,214 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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S371 FVT is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S371 FVT, 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 S371 FVT registered?

S371 FVT is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S371 FVT safe to buy?

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