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R127 JGH

1997 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,168 mi
Last recorded1,168 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 JGH
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 1,168 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 6 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 13,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 12,949 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 12,949 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 11,886 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 11,793 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 11,198 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 10,663 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 10,378 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 May 2007 10,199 miles

Front brake cable outer covering split

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre sidewall starting to show signs of splitting

Spare Tyre Flat

Pass 3 Dec 2005 10,111 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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R127 JGH is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R127 JGH, 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 R127 JGH registered?

R127 JGH is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R127 JGH safe to buy?

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