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S38 AHT

1998 Piaggio T5

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,875 mi
Last recorded12,875 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 AHT
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 12,875 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 12,863 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 12,818 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 12,765 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2023 12,763 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute front indicators not flashing (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 12,729 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 12,699 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 12,632 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 12,527 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 12,407 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 12,276 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 12,137 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 11,889 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 11,679 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 11,389 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 10,974 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 10,786 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 10,786 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 10,158 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 10,158 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 10,118 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 9,815 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 9,518 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 9,518 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Rear Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Nov 2005 9,518 miles

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

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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S38 AHT is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S38 AHT, 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 S38 AHT registered?

S38 AHT is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S38 AHT safe to buy?

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