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R135 WVR

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,398 mi
Last recorded8,398 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 WVR
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 8,398 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 8,138 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 8,131 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 7,393 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 7,390 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 6,548 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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R135 WVR is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R135 WVR, 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 R135 WVR registered?

R135 WVR is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R135 WVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R135 WVR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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