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S525 TNY

1998 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,919 mi
Last recorded13,919 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS525 TNY
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 13,919 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 13,687 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 11,830 miles

Side panels fitted.Unable to clearly inspect rear brake and fuel lines.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 10,297 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 9,868 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 9,868 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2011 9,868 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 9,868 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2009 9,868 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 9,868 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 9,868 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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S525 TNY 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 81.8%.

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 S525 TNY, 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 S525 TNY registered?

S525 TNY is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S525 TNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S525 TNY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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