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R448 RAU

1997 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

21,286 mi
Last recorded21,286 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 RAU
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 21,286 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 20,879 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 20,246 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 20,208 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 20,186 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak under scooter

Fail 7 Jul 2018 20,186 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak under scooter

Pass 27 Jun 2017 20,008 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 19,524 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 19,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 18,839 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 16,629 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 14,422 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 11,597 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

number plate cracked

Pass 10 May 2008 9,944 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 8,655 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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R448 RAU is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R448 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 R448 RAU registered?

R448 RAU is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 16 August 1997.

Is R448 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R448 RAU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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