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R660 BRL

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,430 mi
Last recorded18,430 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 BRL
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 18,430 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 18,083 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 17,530 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 16,934 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 16,933 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 16,933 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 16,933 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

front tyre perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,933 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2010 16,933 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

forks covered in

Pass 2 Apr 2009 16,933 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

corosion on frame and panels

horn weak

o/s/r indicator lens damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2008 16,635 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 16,631 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 16,626 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

frame covered by body work

Pass 16 Nov 2006 16,626 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

frame covered by body work

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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R660 BRL is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R660 BRL, 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 R660 BRL registered?

R660 BRL is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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