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R243 TLR

1997 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

9,748 mi
Last recorded9,748 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 TLR
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 9,748 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 8,475 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 8,357 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 7,879 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 7,535 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 6,535 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 6,111 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 5,311 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 4,674 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 4,238 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 4,238 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 3,193 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 16,884 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 7 May 2009 16,828 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 May 2008 16,050 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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R243 TLR is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R243 TLR, 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 R243 TLR registered?

R243 TLR is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R243 TLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R243 TLR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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