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S779 JTY

1998 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

3,781 mi
Last recorded3,781 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 JTY
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 3,781 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 3,719 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 3,495 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 3,495 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 3,495 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 3,495 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2016 3,295 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 3,263 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 3,263 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 3,060 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 2,767 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 2,196 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 2,055 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 2,055 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 1,906 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 1,906 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 May 2008 1,385 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 728 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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S779 JTY 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 72.2%.

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 S779 JTY, 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 S779 JTY registered?

S779 JTY is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S779 JTY safe to buy?

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