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R178 KGJ

1997 Piaggio T5 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,631 mi
Last recorded9,631 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T5 12512,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 KGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelT5 125
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 9,631 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 8,715 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 8,715 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 8,223 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 4,475 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio T5 125?

Based on 2,023 MOT tests across 268 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
281
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
wheel bearings have excessive free play 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 14
Direction indicators not working 13
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R178 KGJ is a 1997 Piaggio T5 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio T5 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 12,267 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R178 KGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio T5 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Piaggio T5 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R178 KGJ registered?

R178 KGJ is a 1997 Piaggio T5 125, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is R178 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R178 KGJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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