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S559 JGN

1998 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,918 mi
Last recorded27,918 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS559 JGN
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 27,918 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 27,333 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 27,303 miles

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

Position lamp not working pilot/side lamp (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 27,078 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 26,947 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 26,092 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside frame rusty and corroided (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 25,534 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 25,534 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 24,812 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 24,095 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated rear (7.1.1a)

Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake rear (3.3C2d.)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 23,265 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Sep 2013 22,246 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 21,779 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 21,779 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 19,030 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 16,509 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 16,509 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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S559 JGN is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S559 JGN, 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 S559 JGN registered?

S559 JGN is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S559 JGN safe to buy?

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