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R293 RAU

1997 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,342 mi
Last recorded8,342 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 RAU
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 8,342 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 8,342 miles

Offside Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 8,342 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 6,864 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 6,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 6,412 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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R293 RAU is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Grey 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 R293 RAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R293 RAU registered?

R293 RAU is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R293 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R293 RAU 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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