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R817 GTU

1998 Piaggio T5

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

5,127 mi
Last recorded5,127 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Piaggio T511,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 GTU
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 5,127 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 5,127 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 5,127 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 5,127 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 5,127 miles

Rear Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front tyre cracking/perished

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre stand insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2022 5,127 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 5,127 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel has loose rivet/s or bolts (5.2.2 (e) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 5,127 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 5,127 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Under floor at front been undersealed (6.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 5,127 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 5,127 miles

Front tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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R817 GTU is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 11,746 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 R817 GTU, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio T5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R817 GTU registered?

R817 GTU is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 12 April 1998.

Is R817 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R817 GTU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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