MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,648 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Very slight noise from front wheel bearing.
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)
Front Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio T5?
Based on 23,542 MOT tests across 2,547 vehicles.
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R488 VNT is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 R488 VNT, 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 R488 VNT registered?
R488 VNT is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 29 September 1997.
Is R488 VNT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R488 VNT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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