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R827 NRG

1997 Piaggio T5

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,832 mi
Last recorded11,832 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 NRG
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 11,832 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 11,627 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 11,543 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 11,431 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 11,431 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Fail 21 May 2011 11,338 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 21 May 2011 11,338 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 10,595 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 10,463 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 10,463 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 10,175 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 10,175 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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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R827 NRG is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R827 NRG, 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 R827 NRG registered?

R827 NRG is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R827 NRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R827 NRG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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