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R72 TWF

1997 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

4,541 mi
Last recorded4,541 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 TWF
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 May 2015 4,541 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 4,541 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 4,484 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 4,983 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 4,293 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 3,861 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 3,857 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 2,751 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 2,751 miles

Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Oct 2009 27,478 miles

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel has a missing wheel stud(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 1,807 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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R72 TWF 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 63.6%.

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 R72 TWF, 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 R72 TWF registered?

R72 TWF is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 25 October 1997.

Is R72 TWF safe to buy?

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