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P311 RLG

1997 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

1,462 mi
Last recorded1,462 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 RLG
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 1,462 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 982 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 982 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 2,079 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 2,079 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 194 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Throttle operating incorrectly Staying open (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front switch inop (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019
Pass 9 Apr 2018

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 21,057 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 21,057 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 19,562 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 18,386 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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P311 RLG is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P311 RLG, 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 P311 RLG registered?

P311 RLG is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P311 RLG safe to buy?

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