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P82 DRC

1997 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

8,479 mi
Last recorded8,479 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP82 DRC
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 8,479 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 8,201 miles

Front wheel bearing

Fail 29 Jun 2024 8,198 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearing

Pass 6 May 2023 7,759 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 6,166 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 5,227 miles

(0 ) digit missing on V5 after vnx5t ok on frame and plate

Pass 9 May 2015 5,099 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 4,507 miles

chassis no has a zero missing after t on paperwork check v5

Pass 16 Apr 2013 4,364 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 4,560 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 24 Apr 2012 4,309 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 4,207 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 4,178 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 3,987 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 3,818 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 3,471 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 May 2006 3,288 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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P82 DRC is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 P82 DRC, 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 P82 DRC registered?

P82 DRC is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 2 February 1997.

Is P82 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P82 DRC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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