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S712 RLD

1998 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,158 mi
Last recorded8,158 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS712 RLD
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 8,158 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 8,158 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 8,158 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 8,158 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 27,920 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 27,918 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,951 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,474 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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S712 RLD is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S712 RLD, 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 S712 RLD registered?

S712 RLD is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S712 RLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S712 RLD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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