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R49 TUJ

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

9,786 mi
Last recorded9,786 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 TUJ
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 9,786 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 May 2020 9,603 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 23,844 miles

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

main beam warning light wired incorrectly

Pass 9 May 2018 22,992 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 21,947 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 21,525 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 20,017 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 20,005 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 18,337 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 15,656 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,445 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,683 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 10,689 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R49 TUJ is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R49 TUJ, 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 R49 TUJ registered?

R49 TUJ is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R49 TUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R49 TUJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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