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R217 FUG

1997 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,845 mi
Last recorded25,845 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 FUG
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 25,845 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 24,076 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 19,605 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 15,941 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 15,933 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 11,134 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 9,269 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 9,061 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 8,501 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 8,494 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

rear tyre pressures want checking

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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R217 FUG is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R217 FUG, 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 R217 FUG registered?

R217 FUG is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 6 December 1997.

Is R217 FUG safe to buy?

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