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R288 RAU

1997 Piaggio T5 125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,470 mi
Last recorded17,470 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T5 12512,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 RAU
MakePiaggio
ModelT5 125
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 17,470 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 17,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

spare tyre flat

Fail 4 Jun 2024 17,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

spare tyre flat

Pass 21 Nov 2019 17,470 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 17,471 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 17,471 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 17,384 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 17,958 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 17,913 miles

Front wheel has a missing wheel stud(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 17,099 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 17,098 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 14,501 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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R288 RAU is a 1997 Piaggio T5 125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R288 RAU, 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 R288 RAU registered?

R288 RAU is a 1997 Piaggio T5 125, first registered on 11 October 1997.

Is R288 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R288 RAU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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