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R717 DJW

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

18,835 mi
Last recorded18,835 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 DJW
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 18,835 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 18,835 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 18,460 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 18,146 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 17,812 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 17,546 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 17,304 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 16,775 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 16,741 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 16,254 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 15,790 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 15,672 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 15,672 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 15,668 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

high beam indicator light not working

Pass 24 May 2012 15,615 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 15,580 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 15,473 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,185 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 11,074 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 11,074 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 6,700 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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R717 DJW is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 R717 DJW, 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 R717 DJW registered?

R717 DJW is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R717 DJW safe to buy?

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