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R620 YVW

1997 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,075 mi
Last recorded17,075 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 YVW
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 17,075 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 16,938 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 16,327 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 16,323 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2022 15,221 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 14,493 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 14,462 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel hub excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 12,952 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 11,195 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 10,918 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 10,750 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 10,658 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 10,475 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,232 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 10,044 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 8,150 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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R620 YVW is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R620 YVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R620 YVW?

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What year was R620 YVW registered?

R620 YVW is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 4 October 1997.

Is R620 YVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R620 YVW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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