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R456 WDB

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,266 mi
Last recorded42,266 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 WDB
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 42,266 miles

Front Brake lever has reduced reserve travel

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 42,049 miles

Front Brake Higher efficiency normally obtainable

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 41,795 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 40,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 39,528 miles

Central Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded shock mount area slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 37,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 37,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 35,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 34,020 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 16,916 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 16,916 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 13,547 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 13,545 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 12,307 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2009 12,307 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2008 13,525 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 13,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 10,761 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 8,042 miles

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

clutch cable fraying lower pivot point

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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R456 WDB is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 R456 WDB, 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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R456 WDB is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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