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R401 RAU

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,671 mi
Last recorded23,671 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 RAU
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 23,671 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 23,176 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 22,365 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 May 2014 22,365 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2013 20,972 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,849 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 19,763 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 21,914 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 20,859 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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R401 RAU is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R401 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 R401 RAU registered?

R401 RAU is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R401 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 RAU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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