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R653 GOJ

1997 Piaggio T5

Bronze Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

11,988 mi
Last recorded11,988 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 GOJ
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 11,988 miles

Front tyre cracking

Rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2023 11,906 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 11,722 miles

front and rear tyres cracking

Fail 20 Jul 2022 11,722 miles

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

front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2021 11,471 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 11,356 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 11,255 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 10,908 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 10,872 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 10,543 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 9,419 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 9,092 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 8,603 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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R653 GOJ is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Bronze with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 R653 GOJ, 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 R653 GOJ registered?

R653 GOJ is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R653 GOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R653 GOJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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