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R758 MLJ

1997 Piaggio T5

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

12,039 mi
Last recorded12,039 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 MLJ
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 12,039 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm showing (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2016 11,188 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting oil over spring. (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 10,153 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 7,587 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 7,587 miles

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 2,619 miles

rear plate slightly delaminated

Pass 10 Nov 2010 2,619 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 2,619 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 2,619 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 2,619 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 2,619 miles

Front Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Front tyre perished

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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R758 MLJ is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R758 MLJ, 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 R758 MLJ registered?

R758 MLJ is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R758 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R758 MLJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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