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R604 LGJ

1997 Piaggio T5

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,595 mi
Last recorded19,595 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 LGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 19,595 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 19,595 miles

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

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 17,995 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 17,181 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 16,935 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 16,396 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 16,396 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 15,208 miles
Pass 20 May 2016
Pass 16 Jun 2014 15,207 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 15,207 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 15,207 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 10,179 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,179 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 10,179 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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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R604 LGJ is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R604 LGJ, 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 R604 LGJ registered?

R604 LGJ is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R604 LGJ safe to buy?

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