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G591 RAU

1989 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,812 mi
Last recorded18,812 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Piaggio T516,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG591 RAU
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 18,812 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 18,812 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 18,812 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 18,812 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached rear attachment broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear tyre cracking on side wall,

right hand engine cover bolt missing

serious oil leak. rear tyre covered in oil

Pass 14 Sep 2022 18,979 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 18,979 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 18,742 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 18,684 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 18,684 miles

Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 18,084 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 18,684 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 18,684 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 18,686 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 18,684 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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G591 RAU is a 1989 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 16,627 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 G591 RAU, 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 37 years old, this Piaggio T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G591 RAU registered?

G591 RAU is a 1989 Piaggio T5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G591 RAU safe to buy?

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