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R152 XAR

1997 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

20,813 mi
Last recorded20,813 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 XAR
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 20,813 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 20,754 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 20,749 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 20,338 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 20,278 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 19,906 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 19,708 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 19,708 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 18,233 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 15,843 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 15,843 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 14,808 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 14,808 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 13,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 13,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 12,863 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 11,102 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 9,956 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 3,358 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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R152 XAR is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R152 XAR, 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 R152 XAR registered?

R152 XAR is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R152 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R152 XAR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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