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S532 DOJ

1998 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,436 mi
Last recorded24,436 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS532 DOJ
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 24,436 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 24,436 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 23,102 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 22,520 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 22,457 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 20,512 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 20,459 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 17,336 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 17,336 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 16,099 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 15,306 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 14,369 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 13,268 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 11,951 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 11,951 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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S532 DOJ is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S532 DOJ, 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 S532 DOJ registered?

S532 DOJ is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 22 August 1998.

Is S532 DOJ safe to buy?

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