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R559 XDA

1997 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,858 mi
Last recorded16,858 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 XDA
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 16,858 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2026 16,858 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2025 1,658 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 16,858 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 16,804 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 16,792 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 16,782 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 16,766 miles

Direction indicator not working both rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 16,682 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 16,614 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 16,605 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 18,482 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 16,260 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 16,529 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 16,048 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 15,585 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 15,411 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 15,411 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 15,411 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2014 13,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 11,701 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 9,576 miles

offside mirror insecure

Fail 30 Mar 2011 7,963 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 7,963 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 5,647 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 5,488 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 4,996 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 4,030 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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R559 XDA is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R559 XDA, 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 R559 XDA registered?

R559 XDA is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 16 August 1997.

Is R559 XDA safe to buy?

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