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S477 RWC

1998 Piaggio T5

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,215 mi
Last recorded25,215 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS477 RWC
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2025 25,215 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases head to exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 25,215 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 25,205 miles

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective affected by the horn (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure locking devise missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2021 24,310 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 23,772 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 23,461 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 21,293 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 21,293 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 20,173 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 19,677 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,869 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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S477 RWC is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S477 RWC, 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 S477 RWC registered?

S477 RWC is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S477 RWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S477 RWC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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