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S79 AEV

1998 Piaggio T5

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

371 mi
Last recorded371 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 AEV
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 371 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018
Pass 20 Jul 2017 9,799 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 8,222 miles

Front Front brake lever has little reserve travel left when fully applied.

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 8,105 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 8,036 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 7,717 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 7,553 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 7,553 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 7,358 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 6,903 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 6,903 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 6,246 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 6,246 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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S79 AEV is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S79 AEV, 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 S79 AEV registered?

S79 AEV is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 28 November 1998.

Is S79 AEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S79 AEV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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