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R471 VLR

1997 Piaggio T5 125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,701 mi
Last recorded6,701 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T5 12512,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 VLR
MakePiaggio
ModelT5 125
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 6,701 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Wheel bearing has slight play & slightly rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2009 6,653 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 6,615 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 6,449 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 6,449 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Front Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Piaggio T5 125?

Based on 2,023 MOT tests across 268 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
281
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
wheel bearings have excessive free play 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 14
Direction indicators not working 13
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R471 VLR is a 1997 Piaggio T5 125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio T5 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 12,267 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R471 VLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio T5 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Piaggio T5 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R471 VLR is a 1997 Piaggio T5 125, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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