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S975 KUG

1998 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

4,105 mi
Last recorded4,105 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS975 KUG
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2013 4,105 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 4,105 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 3,894 miles

this no shows on old mot but full frame no (vnx5t0040799) on frame.

Fail 19 Jun 2012 3,894 miles

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

this no shows on old mot but full frame no (vnx5t0040799) on frame.

Pass 18 May 2011 3,607 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 3,600 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 3,384 miles

front brake could do with adjustment.

number plate small but can see 15 metres away.

Fail 25 May 2010 3,384 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front brake could do with adjustment.

number plate small but can see 15 metres away.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 3,281 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 2,470 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 2,470 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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S975 KUG is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 S975 KUG, 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 S975 KUG registered?

S975 KUG is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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