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R433 RAU

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,115 mi
Last recorded25,115 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 RAU
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 25,115 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 25,114 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 23,353 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 23,353 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 20,105 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 20,105 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 19,690 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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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R433 RAU is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R433 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.

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What year was R433 RAU registered?

R433 RAU is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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