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R705 LEL

1997 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,232 mi
Last recorded18,232 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 LEL
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 18,232 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 17,803 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 17,673 miles

Central Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front front brake lever starting to wear at the nipple mount

Rear Exhaust noisy silencer may benefit from re packing (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 17,662 miles

Central Front Outer Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 16,955 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 16,725 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 16,057 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 15,727 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 15,667 miles

Front tyre sidewalls perished

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 May 2010 15,347 miles

N/s/r indicator slightly dim

Pass 28 Feb 2009 14,999 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 14,150 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 13,696 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 13,631 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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R705 LEL is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R705 LEL, 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 R705 LEL registered?

R705 LEL is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R705 LEL safe to buy?

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