Piaggio T5 125 (1998)
1998 Piaggio T5 125
CarHunch analysed 314 real MOT records for the 1998 Piaggio T5 125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1998 Piaggio T5 125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 17.5%, dramatically below the UK average of 80%, which signals serious reliability concerns for a bike now over 25 years old. With only 2.2% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects, the issue isn't safety-critical failures but rather the cumulative wear expected from an aging scooter.
At a median mileage of 10,225 miles, these machines have been relatively lightly used, yet still fail MOT at an extraordinarily high rate—suggesting age and storage degradation matter far more than riding intensity. If you're considering one, budget for comprehensive recommissioning work (brake fluid renewal, tyre replacement, electrical system overhaul) before it will pass inspection, and treat any candidate bike as a restoration project rather than a ready-to-ride purchase.
What to check before buying a 1998 Piaggio T5 125
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 311 | 17.1% | 0.2 |
| Other (1%) | 3 | 61.1% | 1.67 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Piaggio T5 125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Piaggio T5 125 vehicles fall between 6,867 and 14,668 miles.
1998 Piaggio T5 125 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 21 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 81% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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