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R74 YJA

1997 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,119 mi
Last recorded5,119 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 YJA
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 5,119 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 5,119 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 5,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

OIL LEAKING FROM MOTOR

Pass 10 Apr 2018 4,947 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 4,808 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2015 4,202 miles

low battery power

Pass 7 Aug 2014 3,432 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 3,400 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 2,181 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 2,178 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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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R74 YJA is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R74 YJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R74 YJA registered?

R74 YJA is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R74 YJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R74 YJA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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