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S381 KWN

1998 Piaggio T5

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

9,816 mi
Last recorded9,816 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS381 KWN
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 9,816 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 9,586 miles

Front tyre over 10 years old

minor oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2024 9,497 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 9,360 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 9,164 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 9,164 miles

Direction indicator not working Both rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 9,003 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 8,730 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 8,414 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 8,142 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 7,742 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 3,137 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 7,129 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 6,921 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 6,491 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 6,153 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 5,549 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 5,539 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 4,837 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2007 4,119 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 4,072 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 1,998 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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S381 KWN is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S381 KWN, 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 S381 KWN registered?

S381 KWN is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 2 October 1998.

Is S381 KWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S381 KWN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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