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R157 ADL

1997 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,629 mi
Last recorded14,629 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 ADL
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 14,629 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 14,584 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 14,069 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 13,985 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 13,862 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 13,263 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 11,817 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 11,255 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 10,708 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 10,447 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 9,817 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 9,622 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 9,622 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 9,447 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 8,554 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 3,869 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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R157 ADL is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R157 ADL, 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 R157 ADL registered?

R157 ADL is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R157 ADL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R157 ADL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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