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S988 VKJ

1998 Piaggio T5

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

14,694 mi
Last recorded14,694 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 VKJ
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 14,694 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 14,687 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 14,668 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 14,358 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 13,930 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 13,791 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 13,612 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 13,595 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 13,595 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 12,655 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 11,060 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 9,831 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 8,319 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 8,135 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 7,986 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 7,986 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 7,821 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 7,658 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 7,658 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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S988 VKJ is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S988 VKJ, 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

How do I check the history of S988 VKJ?

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What year was S988 VKJ registered?

S988 VKJ is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is S988 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S988 VKJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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