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M4 CBR

1997 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,911 mi
Last recorded30,911 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 CBR
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 30,911 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 30,891 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 30,850 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 30,570 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 30,216 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 29,844 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 29,264 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 28,998 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 28,270 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 27,209 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 26,468 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 26,468 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 26,372 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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M4 CBR is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 12,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M4 CBR, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio T5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M4 CBR registered?

M4 CBR is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M4 CBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M4 CBR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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