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R511 DGK

1997 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

10,497 mi
Last recorded10,497 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 DGK
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 10,497 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 10,490 miles

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 10,490 miles

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 10,459 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 10,084 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 9,995 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 9,912 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 9,803 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 9,556 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 9,242 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 9,223 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 9,223 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 8,084 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 6,816 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 6,787 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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R511 DGK is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Grey 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 R511 DGK, 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 R511 DGK registered?

R511 DGK is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R511 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R511 DGK 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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