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S978 KLO

1998 Piaggio T5

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

22,139 mi
Last recorded22,139 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS978 KLO
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 22,139 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2024 21,936 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 21,283 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 21,257 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 19,759 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 19,072 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner rear mudguard (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 19,059 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested headlight insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner rear mudguard (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 18,225 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 17,437 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 16,149 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 15,589 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 14,775 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 14,765 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front tyre flat

rear tyre flat

Pass 28 Jun 2013 14,466 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 14,368 miles

Rear Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 14,368 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 13,836 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 13,532 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 13,503 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 13,357 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 13,136 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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S978 KLO is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S978 KLO, 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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S978 KLO is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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