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R407 EUA

1997 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

17,330 mi
Last recorded17,330 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 EUA
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 17,330 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 17,273 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 17,165 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 17,101 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 17,007 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 16,985 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 16,734 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 16,606 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 16,598 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 16,251 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 16,251 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 15,334 miles

Front Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 May 2014 15,324 miles

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

Front Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 14,515 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 12,985 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 9,836 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 5,726 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 5,726 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 5,446 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 5,436 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 5,109 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 4,749 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 4,749 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 4,630 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 4,630 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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R407 EUA is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R407 EUA, 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 R407 EUA registered?

R407 EUA is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R407 EUA safe to buy?

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