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R709 GDL

1998 Piaggio T5

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,588 mi
Last recorded17,588 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 GDL
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 17,588 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 15,956 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 15,358 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 15,357 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 15,357 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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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R709 GDL is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 11,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R709 GDL, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio T5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R709 GDL registered?

R709 GDL is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R709 GDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R709 GDL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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