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R131 JTY

1997 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,401 mi
Last recorded12,401 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 JTY
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 12,401 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 12,351 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 12,297 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 12,200 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 12,030 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 11,844 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 11,685 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 11,685 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 11,531 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 11,531 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 11,472 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 11,472 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 11,241 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 10,966 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 10,585 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 10,585 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 9,814 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 9,710 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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R131 JTY is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R131 JTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R131 JTY registered?

R131 JTY is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R131 JTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R131 JTY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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