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P297 XUB

1997 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64 mi
Last recorded64 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 XUB
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 64 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019
Pass 24 May 2018 15,522 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 15,510 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 15,510 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 18,528 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 17,952 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 17,943 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 17,498 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 17,491 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 18 May 2010 17,114 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 May 2010 17,114 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 17,114 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 17,114 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 17,114 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 17,114 miles

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

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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P297 XUB is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 P297 XUB, 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 P297 XUB registered?

P297 XUB is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P297 XUB safe to buy?

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