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S420 OEW

1998 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

17,181 mi
Last recorded17,181 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS420 OEW
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 May 2012 17,181 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 26 May 2012 17,181 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 15,216 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 28 May 2011 15,216 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 12,998 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 12,998 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 11,351 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2009 11,351 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2008 9,230 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 9,230 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 8,757 miles

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

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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S420 OEW is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S420 OEW, 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 S420 OEW registered?

S420 OEW is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S420 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S420 OEW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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