MOT Status
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23,412 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front small sidewall cracks in tyre
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front small sidewall cracks in tyre
Exhaust noisy end can (8.1.1 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Piaggio T5?
Based on 23,542 MOT tests across 2,547 vehicles.
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R818 GTU is a 1998 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R818 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 R818 GTU registered?
R818 GTU is a 1998 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is R818 GTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R818 GTU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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