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R731 MRX

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

12,533 mi
Last recorded12,533 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 MRX
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 12,533 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 12,119 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 12,119 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 11,650 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 11,650 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 10,590 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 10,235 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 10,235 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 15 Jul 2015 10,123 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 10,123 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 9,427 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 9,132 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 9,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 9,102 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 9,092 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 9,066 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 8,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R731 MRX is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R731 MRX, 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 R731 MRX registered?

R731 MRX is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R731 MRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R731 MRX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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