MOT Status
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18,232 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
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))
Central Front Outer Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front tyre sidewalls perished
Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
N/s/r indicator slightly dim
How Reliable is the Piaggio T5?
Based on 23,542 MOT tests across 2,547 vehicles.
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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?
The MOT history for R705 LEL shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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