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R162 ANC

1997 Piaggio T5

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,159 mi
Last recorded15,159 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 ANC
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 15,159 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 13,872 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 13,860 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 13,844 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 13,792 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 13,718 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 13,597 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 13,597 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 13,464 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 13,227 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 12,890 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 12,333 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 12,326 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2005 11,872 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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R162 ANC is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R162 ANC, 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 R162 ANC registered?

R162 ANC is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R162 ANC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R162 ANC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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