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R128 VNN

1997 Piaggio T5

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

11,138 mi
Last recorded11,138 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 VNN
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2024 11,138 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working Not working from front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 11,089 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 10,854 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 10,675 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 10,674 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 10,143 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

head light beam image slightly distorted

rear shock absorber lower bush starting to perish

Pass 30 May 2014 4,157 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 2,728 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 2,728 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 1,938 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 1,938 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Jan 2010 650 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Jan 2010 650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Dec 2008 609 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 609 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 475 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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R128 VNN is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Green 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 R128 VNN, 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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R128 VNN is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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