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S638 WVW

1999 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,940 mi
Last recorded20,940 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Piaggio T59,865 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS638 WVW
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 20,940 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 20,940 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 20,940 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 20,940 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 20,800 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 15,216 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 13,410 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 13,326 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 13,283 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 13,283 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 12,873 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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S638 WVW is a 1999 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 9,865 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 S638 WVW, 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 27 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 S638 WVW?

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What year was S638 WVW registered?

S638 WVW is a 1999 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S638 WVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S638 WVW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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