Piaggio T5 (1998)
1998 Piaggio T5
CarHunch analysed 595 real MOT records for the 1998 Piaggio T5. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1998 Piaggio T5 passes its MOT at 85.2%, which is a solid 5.2 percentage points above the UK average—a genuinely reassuring result for a 26-year-old vehicle. However, 15.6% of these scooters have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their testing history, so structural and brake integrity deserve close inspection on any example you're considering.
These Piaggio's typical mileage of around 12,700 miles is quite modest for their age, suggesting many have been treated as weekend or fair-weather transport rather than daily commuters. The average of 1.45 failures and 3.2 advisories per vehicle indicates routine wear items (lights, exhausts, tyres) are the main culprits rather than fundamental mechanical trouble—so budget for maintenance but don't expect big surprises.
What to check before buying a 1998 Piaggio T5
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 (100%) | 594 | 85.3% | 1.45 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 85.7% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Piaggio T5 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 vehicles fall between 7,250 and 16,679 miles.
1998 Piaggio T5 — Still on the Road
179 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 65% of the peak remain.
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
Most Common MOT Issues — 1998 Piaggio T5
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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35.1%
Front wheel bearings have slight free play
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26.5%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.2%
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play
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14%
Exhaust noisy
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13.7%
Front Wheel bearing has slight play
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11.9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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10.9%
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough
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10.8%
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1998. Counts include advisories and failures.
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