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T248 RBV

1999 Piaggio T5

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,585 mi
Last recorded9,585 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Piaggio T59,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT248 RBV
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 9,585 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front tyre cracking

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 9,172 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 9,169 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 9,005 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 8,013 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 6,262 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 4,488 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 4,447 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

slight bind on front brake

Pass 19 Feb 2014 3,700 miles

Centre Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 2,547 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 2,450 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 2,288 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 2,288 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 2,288 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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T248 RBV is a 1999 Piaggio T5 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 9,865 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 T248 RBV, 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

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What year was T248 RBV registered?

T248 RBV is a 1999 Piaggio T5, first registered on 8 May 1999.

Is T248 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T248 RBV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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