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R830 GSC

1997 Piaggio T5

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

15,399 mi
Last recorded15,399 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 GSC
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 15,399 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 15,085 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 14,640 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 14,249 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 13,494 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 13,494 miles

Rear Suspension arm missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 10,425 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 10,423 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 10,092 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 8,751 miles

Head light beam image requires attention

Pass 29 May 2015 8,554 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 8,160 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 7,776 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 7,274 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 6,324 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 5,891 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 5,888 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 5,017 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 5,014 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

slight play in rear wheel

Pass 27 May 2008 4,091 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 207,006 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 20,704 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

1.rear tyre on the 1mm limit. †2.steering alignment requires attention.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 20,704 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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R830 GSC is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R830 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.

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What year was R830 GSC registered?

R830 GSC is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R830 GSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R830 GSC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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