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R65 JGJ

1997 Piaggio T5 125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

8,959 mi
Last recorded8,959 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T5 12512,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 JGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelT5 125
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 8,959 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 8,948 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 8,798 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 8,784 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 8,734 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 8,610 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 8,569 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 8,541 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 8,401 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 7,594 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 5,566 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 5,259 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 5,043 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 4,918 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 4,675 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio T5 125?

Based on 2,023 MOT tests across 268 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
281
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
wheel bearings have excessive free play 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 14
Direction indicators not working 13
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R65 JGJ is a 1997 Piaggio T5 125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio T5 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 12,267 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio T5 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R65 JGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio T5 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Piaggio T5 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R65 JGJ registered?

R65 JGJ is a 1997 Piaggio T5 125, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R65 JGJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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