MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,826 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
front brake lever free play over generous
oil leaking onto rear tyre
How Reliable is the Piaggio T5?
Based on 23,542 MOT tests across 2,547 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R438 RAU is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 R438 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 R438 RAU registered?
R438 RAU is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R438 RAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R438 RAU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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