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R285 DWS

1998 Piaggio T5 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,204 mi
Last recorded17,204 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T5 12510,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 DWS
MakePiaggio
ModelT5 125
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 17,204 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 15,473 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 14,805 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 13,981 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 13,821 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 13,821 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 13,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 13,575 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 13,388 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 13,388 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 12,870 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 12,870 miles

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.3a)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 12,870 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 12,712 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 12,464 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio T5 125?

Based on 2,023 MOT tests across 268 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
281
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
wheel bearings have excessive free play 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 14
Direction indicators not working 13
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R285 DWS is a 1998 Piaggio T5 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio T5 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 10,238 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R285 DWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio T5 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Piaggio T5 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R285 DWS is a 1998 Piaggio T5 125, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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