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1998 Piaggio T5 125 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for T5 125 models manufactured in 1998, based on 341 real MOT test results.

87.7%
Pass Rate
12.3%
Fail Rate
341
Total Tests
12,613
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1998 Piaggio T5 125 MOT Analysis

The 1998 Piaggio T5 125 has an MOT pass rate of 87.7% based on 341 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 12,613 miles on the odometer. With a 12.3% failure rate, the 1998 T5 125 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1998 Piaggio T5 125 is Motorcycle tyres, responsible for 0.3% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre. Motorcycle wheels is the second most common issue at 0.3%.

Top failures specific to 1998 models only. The overall T5 125 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle tyres 0.3%
Motorcycle wheels 0.3%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Tyres0.3%1
2Motorcycle Wheels0.3%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 12,613 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle tyres0.23% per 10K miMotorcycle wheels0.23% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle tyres0.230.3%1
Motorcycle wheels0.230.3%1

Mileage Statistics

12,613
Mean
7,991
Median
3,071
25th Percentile
20,903
75th Percentile
9.75% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1998 Piaggio T5 125 has an MOT pass rate of 87.7% based on 341 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 12,613 miles on the odometer. With a 12.3% failure rate, the 1998 T5 125 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1998 Piaggio T5 125, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. With relatively low average mileage of 12,613 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle tyres — 0.3% of failures

Motorcycle tyres issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 1998 Piaggio T5 125 models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Motorcycle wheels — 0.3% of failures

Motorcycle wheels issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 1998 Piaggio T5 125 models. Wheel failures include cracked or severely corroded alloy wheels, missing or loose wheel nuts, and wheels that are insecurely attached. These are safety-critical and relatively rare compared to tyre failures. Typical repair costs: £100–400 per wheel. Pre-MOT check: Visually inspect wheels for cracks, especially around the spokes and rim. Check that all wheel nuts are present and tightened. Look for signs of impact damage on alloy wheels.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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