MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,390 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
displaying two number plates to the rear, one is of incorrect colours
light aim on upper limit
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
displaying two number plates to the rear, one incorrect colours (black & silver)
light aim on upper limit
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio T5?
Based on 23,542 MOT tests across 2,547 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R71 SLU is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 R71 SLU, 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 R71 SLU registered?
R71 SLU is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 22 August 1997.
Is R71 SLU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R71 SLU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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