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S79 CGH

1998 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,863 mi
Last recorded22,863 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 CGH
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 22,863 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 22,863 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 21,832 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 21,832 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Centre Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 20,749 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 20,749 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 19,594 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 18,661 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 18,484 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 18,484 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,124 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 15,529 miles

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

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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S79 CGH is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CGH, 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 S79 CGH registered?

S79 CGH is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 8 August 1998.

Is S79 CGH safe to buy?

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