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R79 TWF

1997 Piaggio T5

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,082 mi
Last recorded34,082 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 TWF
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 34,082 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 33,862 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 32,626 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 32,065 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 32,065 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2013 30,361 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 28,046 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 28,046 miles

Front Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,210 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 26,768 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 26,768 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,771 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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R79 TWF is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R79 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 R79 TWF registered?

R79 TWF is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R79 TWF safe to buy?

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