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R589 JKH

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,313 mi
Last recorded30,313 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 JKH
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 30,313 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 29,601 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 29,572 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 29,416 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,829 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 28,352 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 28,146 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,913 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,051 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 27,051 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 26,554 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 255,525 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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R589 JKH is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R589 JKH, 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 R589 JKH registered?

R589 JKH is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R589 JKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R589 JKH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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