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S799 LJB

1998 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,969 mi
Last recorded30,969 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 LJB
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 30,969 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 28,485 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 26,173 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 26,027 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 2,602 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 25,989 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 25,989 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 25,100 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 24,390 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 24,177 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Uneven wear on front tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2012 23,828 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Uneven wear on front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2011 22,265 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 20,328 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 17,183 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 5,376 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 May 2008 5,376 miles

Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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S799 LJB is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S799 LJB, 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 S799 LJB registered?

S799 LJB is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S799 LJB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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