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S526 LNK

1998 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,050 mi
Last recorded11,050 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS526 LNK
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 11,050 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 11,043 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 10,976 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 10,960 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 10,960 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 10,921 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 10,914 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

rear of engine, shock , and rear wheel covered in oil.rear brake may be contaminated with oil

rear rack loose

Pass 5 Aug 2010 10,890 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 10,882 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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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S526 LNK is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S526 LNK, 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 S526 LNK registered?

S526 LNK is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S526 LNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S526 LNK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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