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R829 GSC

1997 Piaggio T5

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

20,164 mi
Last recorded20,164 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 GSC
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 20,164 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 19,902 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 18,769 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 17,539 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 16,701 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 16,194 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 16,191 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2019 15,534 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 14,530 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 13,437 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 12,608 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 12,601 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 11,294 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 10,493 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 8,852 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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R829 GSC is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R829 GSC, 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 R829 GSC registered?

R829 GSC is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R829 GSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R829 GSC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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