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F997 TRL

1988 Piaggio T5

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,678 mi
Last recorded15,678 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Piaggio T519,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF997 TRL
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,678 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 14,827 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 13,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2009 13,381 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 12,605 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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F997 TRL is a 1988 Piaggio T5 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 19,519 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 F997 TRL, 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 38 years old, this Piaggio T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F997 TRL registered?

F997 TRL is a 1988 Piaggio T5, first registered on 22 August 1988.

Is F997 TRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F997 TRL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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