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R427 RAU

1997 Piaggio T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,642 mi
Last recorded31,642 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 RAU
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 31,642 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 31,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 30,534 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 30,353 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 29,896 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 29,896 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 26,824 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 26,824 miles

Rear Brake rod excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 24,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 22,173 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 22,173 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,836 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 18,289 miles

oil noted around rear of engine/ wheel area

Pass 4 Sep 2009 15,971 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,295 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 14,683 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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R427 RAU is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R427 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 R427 RAU registered?

R427 RAU is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R427 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R427 RAU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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