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R259 SDV

1997 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,992 mi
Last recorded9,992 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 SDV
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 9,992 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 25 May 2012 9,992 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 May 2011 7,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 7,448 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 7,448 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 7,448 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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R259 SDV is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R259 SDV, 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 R259 SDV registered?

R259 SDV is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R259 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 SDV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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