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R821 EGE

1997 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,950 mi
Last recorded13,950 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 EGE
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 13,950 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 13,950 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 13,929 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 13,892 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 13,740 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 13,734 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

horn switch effecting dipped beam and rear position lamp

Pass 20 Aug 2016 13,143 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 13,080 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 12,990 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 12,919 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 12,919 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 12,673 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 11,755 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 10,266 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 9,506 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 8,620 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 8,436 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 7,952 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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R821 EGE is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R821 EGE, 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 R821 EGE registered?

R821 EGE is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R821 EGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R821 EGE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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