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S38 NRA

1998 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,665 mi
Last recorded35,665 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 NRA
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 35,665 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 31,364 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 27,166 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 26,996 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2023 24,234 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyre perished

Fail 8 Jun 2023 24,195 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyre perished

Pass 8 Jun 2022 21,048 miles

Front wheel bearings rough

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 19,567 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 19,488 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 17,984 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 17,210 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 16,481 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 15,115 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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S38 NRA is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S38 NRA, 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 S38 NRA registered?

S38 NRA is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S38 NRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S38 NRA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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